Ivančice
The foundation of this town comes to a period of reign of Margrave Vladislav Henry who ruled in 1196-1222. First written notice comes from this time-period (1221). In 1228, the town was obtained King´s privileges of Wenceslas II. Afterthat, the town became an ownership of Pernstein Parentage, later Lipá Parentage.
A monument of great historical value, we find here, it is a Roman Church of St.Peter and Paul. This church is to be found in Řeznovice (local quarter of Ivančice), its foundation is dated to 1120-1150. Further important monument: local Jewish cemetery. On a square, you find parish church of Blessed Virgin Mary, Baroque Virgin Mary Statue of 1726 and a fountain with statue of St.Florian.
As to local natives: it was a painter Alfons Mucha (24th July 1860-14th July 1939), further an actor Vladimír Menšík (9th October 1929-29th May 1988).
Text: Miroslava Nováčková
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Kirk, č.2, Palickap, Ivetka303, Podzemnik, Marzper
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