Hovorany

Hovorany (Howoran) is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants.

Geography
Hovorany is located about 14 km northwest of Hodonín and 37 km southeast of Brno. It lies in the Kyjov Hills. The highest point is a hill at 281 m above sea level.

History
The first written mention of Hovorany is from 1593. It was founded by Jan IV of Lipá, who allowed Croat migrants to settle on his Hodonín estate. The Croats then gradually assimilated. Hovorany suffered greatly in 1605 (during the Bocskai uprising) and during the Thirty Years' War.

Economy
Hovorany is known for viticulture. The municipality lies in the Slovácká wine sub-region.

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

Sights
The main landmark of Hovorany is the Church of Saint John the Baptist. It was built in the Baroque style in 1721–1725.