Habrovany is a municipality and village in Vyškov District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.
Geography Habrovany is located about southwest of Vyškov and east of Brno. It lies on the border between the Vyškov Gate and Drahany Highlands. The stream Habrovanský potok flows through the municipality.
History The first written mention of Habrovany is from 1350. During its feudal history, the owners of the village changed frequently and included various less important nobles and knights. Notable owners of Habrovany were the Dubčanský of Zdenín family. During their rule in 1512–1539, the castle and the church were built and there was a religious sect here.
From 1960 to 1990, Habrovany was merged with neighbouring Olšany and formed one municipality called Habrovany-Olšany.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmarks of Habrovany are the church and the castle. The Church of the Holy Trinity was built in the Baroque style in 1730, but it has a core from an older church from 1523. The tower was added in 1749.
The Habrovany Castle was originally a medieval fortress, rebuilt by Jan Dubčanský of Zdenín into a Renaissance castle. In 1825-1836, the Frankensdorf family rebuilt the castle in the Neoclassical style. Next to the castle is an English-style park. Today the castle serves as an institute for the physically disabled.
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