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The town was first mentioned in 1100.
Vranov, with its 888 residents, is on the Dyje River in South Moravia about 3 km from the Austrian border.
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Vranov's parish church was built in the early 13th century.
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The property changed hands a few more times until the start of WWII. Today it is a Czech national cultural heritage site.
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The most impressive part of the chateau, aside from its location, is the Hall of Ancestors of the Althann family. The oval hall and its Baroque frescoes are beautiful.
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The chateau comes complete with a Gothic watchtower and the Holy Trinity Chapel. Below the chapel is the crypt of the Althann family.
This was a nice little day trip. It's really neat to just head out and explore some of the these random Czech towns. You never know what you'll find.
Nicely described. I just wanted to go there....
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