Vřesina is a municipality and village in Opava District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,700 inhabitants. It is part of the historic Hlučín Region.

Geography

Vřesina is located about 20 km east of Opava and 13 km north of Ostrava. It lies in the Opava Hilly Land. The highest point is at 285 m above sea level. In the northern part of the municipality is the Dařenec Nature Reserve. It has an area of 32.7 ha and the object of protection is the unique natural forest.

History

The first written mention of Vřesina is from 1270, when the village became property of the monastery in Velehrad.

Demographics

Transport

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

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality. The main landmark of Vřesina is the Church of Saint William of Gellone. It is a modern church built in 1930.

Twin towns – sister cities

Vřesina is twinned with: