| Valašské Klobouky | |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Zlín |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Zlín |
| Pushpin Map: | Czech Republic |
| Pushpin Relief: | 1 |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in the Czech Republic |
| Coordinates: | 49.1406°N 18.0075°W |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Josef Bělaška |
| Established Title: | First mentioned |
| Established Date: | 1341 |
| Area Total Km2: | 26.95 |
| Elevation M: | 405 |
| Population As Of: | 2024-01-01 |
| Population Footnotes: | [1] |
| Population Total: | 4880 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone1: | CET |
| Utc Offset1: | +1 |
| Timezone1 Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset1 Dst: | +2 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 766 17 |
Valašské Klobouky (in Czech pronounced as /ˈvalaʃskɛː ˈkloboukɪ/; German: Wallachisch Klobouk) is a town in Zlín District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,900 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.
The villages of Lipina, Mirošov and Smolina are administrative parts of Valašské Klobouky.
Valašské Klobouky is located about southeast of Zlín. It lies on the border of the White Carpathians and the Vizovice Highlands, at the northern tip of the White Carpathians Protected Landscape Area. The highest point is the hill Stráně at 664m (2,178feet) above sea level. The town is situated in the valley of the Klobučka River.
The first written mention of Klobouky is from 1341. It was part of the Brumov estate. In the 14th and 15th centuries, it was an economic centre of the estate. The village was promoted to a market town in 1356 and to a town in the 16th century. In the 17th century, Vlachs colonized the area and the name of the town changed to Valašské Klobouky.[2]
The village of Lipina was first mentioned in 1407. It was joined to Valašské Klobouky in 1976. Mirošov was first mentioned in 1460 and was joined to Valašské Klobouky in 1964. Smolina was first mentioned in 1503 and was joined to Valašské Klobouky in 1980.[3]
Valašské Klobouky is located on the railway line Vsetín–Bylnice.
The Old Town Hall was first documented in 1567 and belongs to the most valuable buildings in the town. Today it houses the Town Museum. In front of the building is a historic pillory from the 16th century, one of the oldest preserved in the country. The second part of the museum's expositions is located in a historic house from 1781, the so-called Red House. It presents drapery, which is a traditional local craft.[4]
The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was built in 1763. It has a Renaissance tower.[5]
On Královec Hill is an eponymous wooden observation tower. It is high.[6]
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic. Valašské Klobouky is twinned with:[7]
Zelów, Poland