Přerov nad Labem

Přerov nad Labem (Czech pronunciation: [ˈpr̝̊ɛrof ˈnadlabɛm]; German: Prerow an der Elbe) is a municipality and village in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants. It is located under the Přerovská hůra hill.

Přerov nad Labem
Municipality
Castle in Přerov nad Labem
Coat of arms
Přerov nad Labem
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°9′37″N 14°49′30″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictNymburk
First mentioned993
Area
 • Total10.66 km2 (4.12 sq mi)
Elevation
176 m (577 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,229
 • Density120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
289 16
Websitewww.prerovnadlabem.eu

Sights
Church of Saint Adalbert

The Church of Saint Adalbert was built 1618–1682 in early-Baroque style and rebuilt in 1865.[2]

The Přerov nad Labem Castle was built in the end of the 14th century as administrative seat of Břevnov Monastery. It the 1560s it was rebuilt to a Renaissance castle. Today the building is without use and inaccessible to the public.[2]

Přerov nad Labem is a home of one of the oldest open-air museum in Europe, which has been founded by Austrian aristocrat Ludwig Salvator in 1895.[3]

Moto & Velo Museum is a private museum with an exposition of historic bicycles and motorcycles. It was opened in 1998.[4]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Památky" (in Czech). Obec Přerov nad Labem. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  3. "Osobnosti obce" (in Czech). Obec Přerov nad Labem. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  4. "Muzeum Moto & Velo" (in Czech). Muzeum Moto & Velo. Retrieved 2021-07-05.


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