Vlachovo Březí
Vlachovo Březí (German: Wällisch Birken, Wällischbirken) is a small town in Prachatice District, Czech Republic.
Vlachovo Březí | |
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.jpg) Vlachovo Březí seen from the southwest | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Vlachovo Březí | |
| Coordinates: 49°04′54″N 13°57′32″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | South Bohemian |
| District | Prachatice |
| First mentioned | 1274 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.97 km2 (7.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 1,716 |
| • Density | 86/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Website | http://www.vlachovobrezi.cz/ |
History
The oldest notice about the settlement is dated to 1274. First owners were Michal, Vernéř and Vchyna from Březí.
Notable people
- Jakub Bursa (1813–1884), architect
- Karel Traxler (1866–1936), chess master
- Jan Matulka (1890–1972), Czech-American modern artist
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
- "Ehrenpreise für Männerchor und Theatergruppe" (in German). PNP.de. 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
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