Ludkovice

Ludkovice is a small village in Zlínský "kraj" (region), in southeastern Moravia, Czech Republic, at coord|49|6.53|N|17|43.35|E|. It has nearly 700 people on area of 1185 ha. It is situated 5 km from spa town Luhačovice. The village consists of two parts: Ludkovice and Pradlisko.

The name of the village is derived from the name Ludek and the name Pradlisko is derived from the place in the river used for washing. The first written records about Ludkovice come from 1412. Among the historical relics is Boží Muka from 1696 or a stone crucifix from 1761 which is situated in the village green. Ludkovice has a sports facility with a swimming pool. There is also a cider house and a factory for drying fruit.

External links

* [http://www.ludkovice.cz Official site]