Křenovice is a municipality and village in Vyškov District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,100 inhabitants.
Geography Křenovice is located about southwest of Vyškov and east of Brno. It lies in the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The highest point is at above sea level. The Rakovec River flows through the municipality.
History The first written mention of Křenovice is from 1305. In the 15th century, the village was annexed to the Slavkov estate. During the Thirty Years' War, most of the village was destroyed. During the 18th century, the population grew significantly. The development of Křenovice ended in 1805, when the Battle of Austerlitz took place nearby and caused a smallpox epidemic and material damage.
Demographics
Transport Two different railway lines run through Křenovice. The station Křenovice dolní nádraží is located on the line Brno–Uherské Hradiště. The station Křenovice horní nádraží is the terminus and starting point of the line from/to Skalice nad Svitavou via Brno.
Sights
The main landmark of Křenovice is the Church of Saint Lawrence. It was originally a medieval Gothic church. In the mid-19th century, it was extended to its present form.
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