Fryšták

Sister cities

• Kanianka
• Muráň

History

The first written mention of Fryšták is from 15 January 1356 under its Latin name Freystat. In 1382, Fryšták was described as a prosperous town with trade, crafts, a slaughterhouse and a spa. The prosperity was interrupted by the Thirty Years' War. By the 19th century, Fryšták was notable for agriculture and wood production. The fire of 1841 caused Fryšták's traditional wooden buildings to be replaced by more modern buildings. By the latter 20th century a contemporary wave of building with construction of many new houses included the installation of modern infrastructure such as natural gas lines and telephone networks.

Geography

Fryšták is located about north of Zlín. The northern part of the municipal territory lies in the Hostýn-Vsetín Mountains and rest of the territory lies in the Vizovice Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. Fryšták lies on the border between the ethnographic regions of Moravian Wallachia and Haná. The town is situated lies on the stream Fryštácký potok. The Fryšták Reservoir was built on this stream in 1935–1938 as a water source for Zlín. Since 1997, the reservoir has been protected as a cultural monument.