Přílepy (Kroměříž District)

Přílepy (Czech pronunciation: [ˈpr̝̊iːlɛpɪ]) is a municipality and village in Kroměříž District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,000 inhabitants.

Přílepy
Přílepy Castle
Přílepy Castle
Flag of Přílepy
Coat of arms of Přílepy
Přílepy is located in Czech Republic
Přílepy
Přílepy
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°19′12″N 17°36′57″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictKroměříž
First mentioned1272
Area
  Total3.18 km2 (1.23 sq mi)
Elevation
297 m (974 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total1,008
  Density320/km2 (820/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
769 01
Websitewww.prilepy.cz

Geography

Přílepy is located about 16 kilometres (10 mi) east of Kroměříž and 11 km (7 mi) north of Zlín. It lies on the border of three geomorphological regions: Hostýn-Vsetín Mountains, Upper Morava Valley and Vizovice Highlands. The highest point is at 393 m (1,289 ft) above sea level. The Mojena Streams flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Přílepy is in a deed of King Ottokar II from 1272.[2]

Sights

The landmark of Přílepy is the Přílepy Castle, surrounded by a valuable castle park. The castle was built in 1852 on the site of an old fortress. On the wooded slopes east of the castle stands the Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, built in 1882.[2][3]

Notable people

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Přílepy. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  3. "Zámek s kaplí Nanebevzetí Panny Marie" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
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