Vranová is a municipality and village in Blansko District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.
Etymology The village was probably named after its lokator, whose name was Vrána.
Geography Vranová is located about north of Blansko and north of Brno. It lies in the Upper Svratka Highlands. The highest point is the hill Fadrnák at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the shore of Letovice Reservoir, which is built on the Křetínka River.
History The first written mention of Vranová is from 1398. It belonged to the Letovice estate and shared its owners.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipal territory.
Sights Vranová is poor in monuments. The only protected cultural monument is a homestead from the 19th century, one of the last examples of the local folk architecture.
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