Vsetín
Sign in to saveVsetín () is a town in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 25,000 inhabitants. It is located in the Hostýn-Vsetín Mountains on the Vsetínská Bečva River.
Key facts
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- Vsetín
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- Town
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- Kamenná kašna na Horním náměstí.JPG
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- Horní náměstí and the Old Town Hall
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- Flag of Vsetín.svg
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- Coat of arms of Vsetín.svg
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- Country
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- Region
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- Zlín
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- District
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- Vsetín
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- Czech Republic
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- 1
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- Location in the Czech Republic
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- Mayor
- Settlement.leader_name
- Jiří Čunek
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- KDU-ČSL
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- First mentioned
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19 sectionsContents
- Administrative division
- Etymology
- Geography
- Climate
- History
- 14th–16th centuries
- 17th–18th centuries
- 19th century
- 20th century
- Demographics
- Economy
- Transport
- Culture
- Sport
- Sights
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- References
- External links
Vsetín () is a town in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 25,000 inhabitants. It is located in the Hostýn-Vsetín Mountains on the Vsetínská Bečva River.
The most important noble owners of Vsetín were the Counts of Illésházy, who ruled the town for almost 180 years. Originally a small town, Vsetín has become an important centre of industrial, economic, cultural and sporting life during the 20th century. The main landmark of the town is the Renaissance Vsetín Castle.