Veltrusy

Veltrusy (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvɛltrusɪ]; German: Weltrus) is a small town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants. It is situated 25 km north of Prague.

Veltrusy
Town
Coat of arms
Veltrusy
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°16′14″N 14°19′43″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictMělník
First mentioned1226
Government
  MayorFilip Volák
Area
  Total8.01 km2 (3.09 sq mi)
Elevation
172 m (564 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
  Total2,208
  Density280/km2 (710/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
277 46
Websitewww.veltrusy.cz

Sights

Veltrusy Mansion

The main attraction of the town is a Baroque château Veltrusy Mansion with its large castle park and deer-park. The château is open to the public for visits.

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.


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