Polešovice is a market town in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,000 inhabitants.

Geography

Polešovice is located about 9 km southwest of Uherské Hradiště and 30 km southwest of Zlín. The western part of the municipal territory lies in the Kyjov Hills and the eastern part lies in the Lower Morava Valley. The highest point is at 360 m above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Polešovice is from 1220, when it was owned by the newly-established Cistercian monastery in Velehrad. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul was first mentioned in 1320, but it was destroyed by the Hussites in 1421. After the Hussite Wars, the church was built again. In 1595, Polešovice was promoted to a town by Emperor Rudolf II.

Demographics

Economy

Polešovice is known for viticulture. The municipality lies in the Slovácká wine subregion.

Transport

The Přerov–Břeclav railway line crosses the territory, but there is no train station. Polešovice is served by the station in neighbouring Nedakonice.

Sights

The main landmark of Polešovice is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. It was rebuilt to its current Baroque form in 1725–1735. There is a wooden observation tower called Floriánka. It is 20 m high.

Notable people