Moravský Žižkov is a municipality and village in Břeclav District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants.
Etymology The name Žižkov is derived from the name of the inspector of the Liechtenstein estate, Jan Maxmilián Žižka.
Geography Moravský Žižkov is located about north of Břeclav and southeast of Brno. It lies mostly in the Lower Morava Valley, The northern part of the municipal territory lies in the Kyjov Hills and includes the highest point of Moravský Žižkov at above sea level.
History Founded in 1731, Moravský Žižkov is one of the youngest communities of the South Moravian Region. It was a part of Velké Bílovice until 1792, when it became an independent municipality.
Demographics
Economy Moravský Žižkov is known for viticulture. It lies in the Velkopavlovická wine subregion.
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights The main landmark of Moravský Žižkov is the Church of Our Lady Victorious. It is a modern church, built in 2000–2002.
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