Velký Osek

Velký Osek is a municipality and village in Kolín District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,600 inhabitants.

Velký Osek
Municipality
Main street
Main street
Flag of Velký Osek
Flag
Coat of arms of Velký Osek
Coat of arms
Velký Osek is located in Czech Republic
Velký Osek
Velký Osek
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°5′55″N 15°11′11″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictKolín
First mentioned1052
Area
 • Total10.56 km2 (4.08 sq mi)
Elevation
189 m (620 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,605
 • Density250/km2 (640/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
281 51
Websitewww.velky-osek.cz

Geography

Velký Osek is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) north of Kolín and 45 km (28 mi) east of Prague. It lies in a flat landscape in the Central Elbe Table. The Bačovka Stream flows through the municipality. The Elbe River forms the western municipal border.

History

The first written mention of Velký Osek is from 1228, when it was owned by the St. George's Convent in Prague. The construction of the railway in the 19th century started the development of the village.[2]

Transport

Velký Osek is a railway hub. The railway lines Prague–Kolín and Trutnov–Kolín crosses here.

Sights

The main landmark of Velký Osek is the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is a modern church without historical value, which dates from 1934. It has an Art Nouveau interior, which comes from the abolished Church of Saint Wenceslaus in Prague-Bohnice.[3]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Základní informace" (in Czech). Obec Velký Osek. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  3. "Kostel Nejsvětějšího Srdce Ježíšova" (in Czech). Cesty a památky. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
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