Ruprechtov is a municipality and village in Vyškov District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.

Ruprechtov
Municipality
Windmill
Flag Coat of arms
Ruprechtov Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°19′43″N 16°51′5″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	South Moravian
District	Vyškov
First mentioned	1446
Area
• Total	11.48 km2 (4.43 sq mi)
Elevation	514 m (1,686 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	594
• Density	52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	683 06
Website	www.ruprechtov.cz

Geography

Ruprechtov is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Vyškov and 20 km (12 mi) northeast of Brno. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is at 554 metres (1,818 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Ruprechtov is from 1446, when it was part of the Račice estate, owned by the Lords of Kravaře.[2]

Sights

The municipality is known for the Ruprechtov Windmill. This classical Dutch-type windmill was built in 1873 and is a unique technical monument of European importance.[3]

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ruprechtov.

• Official website