Újezd u Brna

Újezd u Brna (Czech pronunciation: [ˈuːjɛst ˈubr̩na], German: Aujest) is a town in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,400 inhabitants.

Újezd u Brna
Town
Rectory and Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Rectory and Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Flag of Újezd u Brna
Flag
Coat of arms of Újezd u Brna
Coat of arms
Újezd u Brna is located in Czech Republic
Újezd u Brna
Újezd u Brna
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°6′16″N 16°45′27″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictBrno-Country
First mentioned1141
Government
 • MayorMarie Kozáková
Area
 • Total13.07 km2 (5.05 sq mi)
Elevation
195 m (640 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total3,369
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
664 53
Websitewww.ujezdubrna.cz

Geography

Újezd u Brna is located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southeast of Brno. It lies in an agricultural landscape of the Dyje–Svratka Valley.

History

The first written mention of Újezd (under the name Újezdec) is in a deed of Jindřich Zdík from 1141.[2]

Újezd was part of the battlefield of the Battle of Austerlitz on 2 December 1805.[3]

In 1909, Újezd was promoted to a market town. In 1952, Újezd merged with the neighbouring villages of Rychmanov and Šternov and was renamed Újezd u Brna.[2] In 2005, Újezd u Brna became a town.[4]

Transport

Újezd u Brna lies on a railway line heading from Brno to Olomouc.

Sights

The main landmark of Újezd u Brna is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. It was built in the Neoclassical style in 1845–1846.[5]

Notable people

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Nejstarší dějiny" (in Czech). Město Újezd u Brna. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  3. "Bitva u Slavkova" (in Czech). Československá napoleonská společnost. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  4. "Historie po roce 1989" (in Czech). Město Újezd u Brna. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  5. "Kostel sv. Petra a Pavla" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
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