Drnovice

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Drnovice

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: The municipality of Drnovice is located in the Blansko District in the South Moravian Region, about 9 km southwest of Boskovice. It is a Moravian village situated in the transition zone between the Boskovice Furrow and the Upper Svratka Highlands.

Flag Description: Drnovice is a municipality and village in the Blansko District within the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic, situated in the Boskovice Furrow approximately 15 km northwest of Blansko and 9 km southwest of Boskovice. It is a scenic submontane residential and agricultural community dating back to the 13th century.

Symbolism: The five alternating horizontal stripes of black and yellow (gold) derive from the heraldic livery and arms of noble families tied to the village's history, notably the Knights of Drnovice originating in the 13th century. The blue vertical pale (a blue pile in the coat of arms) features a white double-crenellated two-storey tower representing the historic medieval fortress of Drnovice. The yellow six-pointed star above the tower is a traditional heraldic emblem signifying constancy, guidance, and historical regional heritage.

Statistics

Area

8.01 km²

Population

1,377

Location