Velvary

Velvary (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvɛlvarɪ]) is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,100 inhabitants. It is located 25 km northwest of Prague.

Velvary
Town
St. Catherine Church and Town Hall
Flag
Coat of arms
Velvary
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°16′54″N 14°14′10″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictKladno
First mentioned1282
Government
 • MayorRadim Wolák
Area
 • Total18.09 km2 (6.98 sq mi)
Elevation
188 m (617 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total3,080
 • Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
273 24
Websitewww.velvary.cz

History

The town, first mentioned in 1282, was for centuries an important stop on the way from Prague to Saxony.

Sights

The centre of the town is historically significant and is protected by law as Urban monument zone. The major sights of the spacious King Vladislav Square include a Baroque plague column (1716–1719), a Baroque town hall (1717) and the Gothic St. Catherine church with murals from the 15th century. The Renaissance Prague Gate (1580) is the last preserved of three town gates. There is also a valuable Renaissance Saint George church (1613–1616) with a churchyard.

Sport

A local football club, TJ Slovan Velvary, plays in the Bohemian Football League (3rd tier of the Czech football league system).

Notable people
  • Jan Antonín Koželuh (1738–1814), composer
  • Leopold Koželuh (1747–1818), composer
  • Václav Klement (1868–1938), automotive pioneer
  • Ferdinad Stiebitz (1894–1961), philologist
  • Aerial view of the town
  • King Vladislav Square
  • Renaissance house N. 57 on the market square
  • The Prague Gate
  • St George Church
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References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
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