Otnice is a municipality and village in Vyškov District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name Otnice is derived from the personal name Oten.

Geography

Otnice is located about 17 km southeast of Brno. It lies in an agricultural landscape, which mostly belongs to the Ždánice Forest. The northwestern part of the municipal territory extends into the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The highest point is the flat hill Malý Sádkový vrch at 268 m above sea level. The municipality is situated at the confluence of two small brooks, Otnický potok and Bošovický potok.

History

The first written mention of Otnice is from 1255.

Demographics

Economy

The municipality is mainly focused on agriculture.

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of Otnice is the Church of Saint Aloysius. The current Neo-Renaissance structure was built in 1855–1856.