Vranov nad Dyjí
| Vranov nad Dyjí | ||
| Market Town | ||
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| Country | Czech Republic | |
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| Region | South Moravia | |
| District | Znojmo | |
| Little District | Znojmo | |
| River | Dyje | |
| Elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) | |
| Coordinates | 48°53′41″N 15°48′45″E / 48.89472°N 15.81250°ECoordinates: 48°53′41″N 15°48′45″E / 48.89472°N 15.81250°E | |
| Area | 13.44 km2 (5.19 sq mi) | |
| Population | 860 (2012) | |
| Density | 64/km2 (166/sq mi) | |
| First mentioned | 1100 | |
| Mayor | Lubomír Vedra | |
| Postal code | 671 03 | |
   Location in the Czech Republic
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| Website: Městys Vranov nad Dyjí | ||
Vranov nad Dyjí (German: Frain) is a market town in the Czech Republic with 888 inhabitants. It lies on the Dyje (Thaya) river in the South Moravia Region 3 km north of the Austrian border close to Hardegg and 22 km from the historical city of Znojmo.
While there exists a written record about a castle at Vranov location dated in 1100, the nearby settlement was first mentioned as a village as late as in 1323. The Lichtenburg noble family took control of the castle and town during the 15th century, followed by the Althann nobles. Between 1790–1882 the town had a manufactory for earthenware; after 1820 the manufactory began producing ceramic based on the methods of Josiah Wedgwood.
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