Nivnice

Nivnice is a municipality and village in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,400 inhabitants.

Geography
Nivnice is located about 16 km southeast of Uherské Hradiště and 28 km south of Zlín. It lies in the Vizovice Highlands. The highest point is at 360 m above sea level. The Nivnička Stream flows through the municipality.

History
The first written mention of Nivnice is from 1261.

Economy
Nivnice is the seat of a major beverage producer and the largest fruit processor in the country, the Linea Nivnice company.

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

Sights
The main landmark of Nivnice is the Church of the Holy Guardian Angels. It was built in 1741.

Notable people

 * John Amos Comenius (1592–1670), philosopher and pedagogue; most probable birthplace
 * Pavel Soukeník (1962–1988), sport shooter