Bojkovice

Bojkovice () is a town in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has around 4,400 inhabitants. It is part of the cultural region of Slovácko. It lies in the White Carpathian Mountains, which has the status of a protected landscape area.
Administrative parts.
Villages of Bzová, Krhov and Přečkovice are administrative parts of Bojkovice.
History.
The first written mention of Bojkovice is from 1362. It was promoted to a market town in 1449. In the 16th century, Bojkovice was attacked and plundered by the Hungarians, bringing periods of famine.
The 19th century brought greater prosperity, as railroads and electrical grids entered the area. During World War II, it was occupied by Nazi Germany, who converted the local factory to war-materials production.
The town received its present status in 1965.
Sights.
The main touristic attraction is the Nový Světlov Castle. The original fort was built in the 1480s to protect the town from the attacks of Hungarians. Later it was converted into a castle in the Neo-gothic style. There are only two other castles built in the same style – Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle in the Czech Republic and Miramare Castle in Italy.
In the town there is also the Museum of local folklore and traditions.
Twin towns – sister cities.
Bojkovice is twinned with: