Vlčnov

Czech Republic / Zlinsky / Veletiny /

Vlčnov is a village and municipality located in Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. This region is in the southeastern part of Moravia close to the border with Slovakia.

The population of the village is slightly over three thousand inhabitants (3,020 as per 2005-01-01). Vlčnov is known throughout the Czech Republic for its traditional folklore festival The Ride of the Kings (Jízda králů in Czech) held every year at the end of May. The festival is known also beyond the borders of the Czech Rep. for its traditional costumes and folklore music.

The nearest town is Uherský Brod, located about 5 km northeast of Vlčnov. This town provides higher education and many residents commute to work there.
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Coordinates:   49°0'35"N   17°34'57"E
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