Úvaly

Úvaly (German: Auwal) is a town in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,000 inhabitants. It lies about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east from the centre of Prague.

Úvaly
Town
Arnošta z Pardubic Square
Flag
Coat of arms
Úvaly
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°4′25″N 14°43′49″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictPrague-East
First mentioned1290
Government
 • MayorPetr Borecký
Area
 • Total10.97 km2 (4.24 sq mi)
Elevation
253 m (830 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total7,023
 • Density640/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
250 82
Websitewww.mestouvaly.cz

History

The first written mention of Úvaly is from 1290. The settlement lied on the important trade route Prague–Český Brod–Kutná Hora, which helped to its growth. In 1654 it was first mentioned as a market town. In 1845, the railroad Prague–Olomouc, which goes through Úvaly, was built, and its population grew up from hundreds to thousands. In 1969, Úvaly became a town.[2]

Sights
Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary

The main landmark is the Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. It was built on the places of a chapel founded in 1342.[3]

Notable people

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Město Úvaly. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  3. "Památky" (in Czech). Město Úvaly. Retrieved 2021-06-20.


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