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Boskovice

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Boskovice (ˈboskovɪtsɛ; Boskowitz) is a town in the Czech Republic.

Location

The town is situated in the Drahanská Highlands, about 30-40 km to the north of Brno, the most important city of Moravia.

History

Boskovice was probably founded in the 11th century and received its town charter in the 14th century. It used to have one of the largest Jewish communities in Moravia.

Monuments

Ruin of a 13th century Gothic castle
St. Jacob´s church
The Empire Chateau
The Jewish cemetery of Boskovice which belongs to the largest ones in the Czech Republic, founded in the 17th century
The Big Synagogue

Cultural activities

Unijazz Praha - a festival held regularly every year in July
Hradhouse Festival - a dance festival held regularly every year, usually in August Hradhouse