River Jihlava - Czech republic

spring (source):
The river sources in Jihlava Hills near to the community of Jihlávka.

flow length:
163 km

Article

Ivančice

Published: 11.10.2007

The town of Ivančice is a small town distant approx. 20 kms in southwestern direction of Brno. It is situated on a confluence of Jihlava, Oslava and Rokytná rivers in an altitude of 210 m of sea level. It is ranged to the oldest towns in Moravia.

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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