Olešnice (Blansko District)

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Olešnice (Blansko District)

Name

Olešnice (Blansko District)

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Olešnice is a town located in the Blansko District of the South Moravian Region in the Czech Republic. It is situated in the Upper Svratka Highlands and is famous for its traditional indigo dyeing workshop, which is listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The town was promoted to its current status in 1999.

Statistics

Area

12.52 km²

Population

1,620

Location