Olbramkostel is a market town in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

Geography

Olbramkostel is located about 9 km northwest of Znojmo and 55 km southwest of Brno. It lies in the Jevišovice Uplands. The highest point is at 416 m above sea level. There are several fishponds around the market town.

History

The first written mention of Olbramkostel is from 1293. There are also earlier mentions from the 13th century, but their credibility and correct dating are uncertain. From 1526, the settlement was a property of the town of Znojmo. In 1538, Olbramkostel was promoted to a market town by Emperor Ferdinand I.

Demographics

Transport

The I/38 road (part of the European route E59) from Jihlava to Znojmo passes through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of Olbramkostel is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the Romanesque-Gothic style and later it was modified in the Renaissance and Baroque styles. The Romanesque core has been preserved to this day.

Notable people