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Veltrusy

Coordinates: 50°16′14″N 14°19′43″E / 50.27056°N 14.32861°E / 50.27056; 14.32861
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Veltrusy
Town
Veltrusy Mansion
Coat of arms of Veltrusy
Veltrusy is located in Czech Republic
Veltrusy
Veltrusy
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°16′14″N 14°19′43″E / 50.27056°N 14.32861°E / 50.27056; 14.32861
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

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.

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.