Vacov

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Administrative division

Vacov consists of 14 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[1]

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  • Vacov (125)
  • Benešova Hora (122)
  • Čábuze (45)
  • Javorník (156)
  • Lhota nad Rohanovem (40)
  • Milíkov (7)
  • Miřetice (95)
  • Mladíkov (16)
  • Nespice (62)
  • Přečín (121)
  • Ptákova Lhota (0)
  • Rohanov (78)
  • Vlkonice (500)
  • Žár (96)

Geography

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History

The first written mention of Vacov is from 1193.[2]

Demographics

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Transport

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An old street in the centre of Vacov with the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark is the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was built in the pseudo-Gothic style in 1889–1890, after the old church was demolished. Next to the church stands the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk from the 18th century.[2]

Notable people

  • Matěj Kopecký (1775–1847), puppeteer; lived in Přečín in 1836–1847

References

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External links

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