Kyjov
Kyjov (; or Geyen) is a town in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. It lies in the valley of the Kyjovka River.
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- Kyjov
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- Town
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- The square Masarykovo náměstí
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- South Moravian
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- Hodonín
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- Czech Republic
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Kyjov (; or Geyen) is a town in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. It lies in the valley of the Kyjovka River.
Kyjov became a town in the 16th century, when it was purchased by the royal chamber and the period of its greatest development began. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. The main landmark of the town centre is the Renaissance town hall, which is a national cultural monument.
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