Napajedla

The city Napajedla ( German Napajedl ) is located in the Zlín Region, Czech Republic. The city is located in the scenic region on the border between Haná, Wallachia and Slovácka, referred to as Napajedel goal.

History

Napajedl was already in the early history of a strategically important location, which was located on a trade route between the Baltic States and the Mediterranean.

Was first mentioned in writing Napajedl 1362. To 1410 it got to Dobeš of Tworkau. Later it belonged for a long time the nobility Zerotin and red valley. The Lords of Stockau oriented one during their rule in Napajedl spa houses, which were frequented by the Viennese society.

Attractions

  • Baroque Church of St. Bartholomew
  • Baroque castle with a park
  • Stud founded in 1884, breeding of racehorses
  • Former monastery, today school

Personalities

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Bozena Benešová (1873-1936), poet, storyteller, writer
  • Rudolf Firkušný (1912-1994), pianist
  • Viktor Siedek (1856-1937), Austrian architect
  • Emanuel pastures Hoffer (1874-1939), Austrian politician, Minister of Finance 1931-1933

In the village had

  • Vincenç Prasek (1843-1912), historian, linguist, revivalists
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