Staré Město (Uherské Hradiště District)

Staré Město (Czech pronunciation: [ˈstarɛː ˈmɲɛsto]; in 1950–1996 Staré Město u Uherské Hradiště) is a town in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,600 inhabitants.

For other places with the same name, see Staré Město.
Staré Město
Town
Main crossroad and town hall
Flag
Coat of arms
Staré Město
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°4′38″N 17°26′30″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictUherské Hradiště
First mentioned1141
Government
 • MayorKamil Psotka (KDU-ČSL)
Area
 • Total20.83 km2 (8.04 sq mi)
Elevation
205 m (673 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total6,572
 • Density320/km2 (820/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
686 03
Websitewww.staremesto.uh.cz

Geography

Staré Město is located mostly in the Lower Morava Valley. A small western part of the municipal territory lies in the Kyjov Hills. Staré Město lies on the shores of the river Morava, which forms the border with Uherské Hradiště. The Baťa Canal flows through the eastern part of the town.

History
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel

In the 9th century, the area of Staré Město was part of Velingrad, one of two capital cities of the Great Moravian Empire. After the fall of Great Moravia, Velingrad lost its importance and became a village with two churches. The first written mention of Velingrad is from 1141. In 1205, the Cistercian monks founded nearby a monastery and named it Velehrad. The market village of Velingrad became their property. The Great Moravian rotunda was rebuilt to the parish Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in 1250. In 1321, Velingrad was renamed Staré Město.[2]

In 1841, the railway was built.[2] From 1971 to 1990, Staré Město was part of Uherské Hradiště. From 1990, it has been a separate municipality.[3] Staré Město was hit by the 1997 Central European flood. In the same year, the municipality was promoted to a town.[2]

Sights

Staré Město is known for the Great Moravia Monument. It was built above the foundations of the first discovered Great Moravian building in Czech territory, which was the church "Na Valách". Great Moravia Monument is a museum with expositions dedicated to Great Moravian Empire and life in the 9th century.[4]

Kovozoo is a unique "zoo" with animals and other exhibits created from metal. It is an entertainment complex that also serves for environmetal education.[5]

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Staré Město is twinned with:[6]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Historie města" (in Czech). Město Staré Město. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  3. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. p. 532.
  4. "Památník Velké Moravy" (in Czech). Slovácké Muzeum Uherské Hradiště. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  5. "About Kovozoo". Kovosteel Recycling. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  6. "Základní údaje" (in Czech). Město Staré Město. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
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