Hustopeče

Hustopeče (; ) is a town in Břeclav District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,400 inhabitants. It is known for fruit and wine growing.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Hustopeče
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Hustopeče - Dukelské náměstí obr1.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Main square with the town hall
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Hustopece.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Znak města Hustopeče hires.svg
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: South Moravian
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Břeclav
Settlement.pushpin_map: Czech Republic

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Etymology
Geography
History
Demographics
Economy
Transport
Sport
Sights
Notable people
Twin towns – sister cities
References
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Hustopeče (; ) is a town in Břeclav District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,400 inhabitants. It is known for fruit and wine growing.

==Etymology== The name of the town is derived from the name of the nobleman and alleged founder of Hustopeče, named Úsopek.