Velvary
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Velvary is a small town in Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. It is located 25 km northwest of Prague and has a population of 2,936 (2006). The town, first mentioned in 1282, was for centuries an important stop at route from Prague to Saxony.
[edit] Sights
The major sights of the spacious King Vladislav Square include Baroque plague column (1716-1719), Baroque town hall (1717) and Gothic St Catherine church with murals from 15th century. The Renaissance Prague Gate (1580) is the last preserved of three town gates. There is also a valuable Renaissance St George church (1613 - 1616) with churchyard.
[edit] Famous people
- Jan Antonín Koželuh - composer
- Leopold Koželuh - composer
- Václav Klement - automotive pioneer
- Ferdinad Stiebitz - philologist
[edit] External link
- (Czech) Official website
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