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Windmill in Bukovany and ceramics

In pleasant village Bukovany nearby Kyjov you can visit its dominant feature – newly built windmill. Inside you can find some permanent expositions, and a guide will tell you interesting facts from history. In the area of windmill there is also a modern hotel and restaurant where you should taste some local specialities. In the village you can also visit Mr. Nimrichter’s ceramics workshop. In the 13th century the production of black ceramics was very popular. Black colour was from the smoke in the kiln. Simple ornaments were created by little stones. This kind of ceramics is very rare nowadays. The tradition is still alive thanks to Mr. Ivo Nimrichter from Bukovany who will show you his art. He was also awarded by National institute of popular culture.