Ratíškovice
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Geography
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History
The first written mention of Ratíškovice is in a deed of bishop Jindřich Zdík from 1141. It is one of the oldest villages in the area.[1]
People in Ratíškovice were mainly farmers; they used to grow rye, barley, oat, potatoes, corn, millet and hemp. At the end of the 19th century, they started to work in mines in Dubňany and Milotice.[1] From 1934 to 1952, lignite was mined in Tomáš Mine right in Ratíškovice.[2]
Demographics
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Economy
Ratíškovice is known for viticulture and wine-making. The municipality lies in the Slovácká wine sub-region.
Transport
There are no railways (except an unused spur line from the former coal mine) or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sport
The football club FK Baník Ratíškovice is based in Ratíškovice. It plays in lower amateur tiers.
Sights
The most important monument is the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius. It was built in 1855–1857.[3]
The second protected monument is a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk. It is a late Baroque work dating from 1842.[4]
Notable people
- Josef Vacenovský (1937–2023), footballer
- Anna Hubáčková (born 1957), politician
- Michal Kordula (born 1978), football player and manager
Twin towns – sister cities
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- Template:Flagicon Vouziers, France
References
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