Veľké Uherce
Veľké Uherce (Hungarian: Nagyugróc) is a village and municipality in Partizánske District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
Veľké Uherce | |
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Village | |
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  Veľké Uherce Location of Veľké Uherce in the Trenčín Region  Veľké Uherce Veľké Uherce (Slovakia) | |
| Coordinates: 48°36′N 18°26′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín |
| District | Partizánske |
| First mentioned | 1274 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.788 km2 (10.729 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 1,983 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 958 41 |
| Area code(s) | +421-38 |
| Car plate | PE |
| Website | www.velkeuherce.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1274 where it was mentioned as one of the first three townships in Austria-Hungary.
In 1869 Michael Thonet created a factory for bentwood furniture.
In the village, there is an originally renaissance castle from the start of the 17th century, rebuilt into a baroque style in the 18th century, and at the end of the 19th century, completely rebuilt into a romantic neogothic style. Today, the castle is owned by a descendant of the Thonet family.
During the SNU, there was a base of operations of the rebellion units defending Baťovany (Partizánkse today)
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 230 meters and covers an area of 27.788 km². It has a population of about 1,983 people.
External links
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