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Odry (Czech pronunciation: [ˈodrɪ]; German: Odrau) is a town in Nový Jičín District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,300 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Odry
Town
Masarykovo Square
Odry
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°39′45″N 17°49′51″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictNový Jičín
First mentioned1234
Government
  MayorLibor Helis
Area
  Total74.05 km2 (28.59 sq mi)
Elevation
274 m (899 ft)
Population
 (2022-01-01)[1]
  Total7,274
  Density98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
742 35, 742 36
Websitewww.odry.cz

Administrative parts


Villages of Dobešov, Kamenka, Klokočůvek, Loučky, Pohoř, Tošovice, Veselí and Vítovka are administrative parts of Odry. Kamenka and Klokočůvek form an exclave of the municipal territory.


Etymology


The name of Odry is derived from the river Oder.[2]


Geography


Remains of the town fortifications
Remains of the town fortifications

Odry is located in the Nízký Jeseník mountain range in the valley of the Oder River. A set of fish ponds is situated in the southern part of the municipal territory.


History


A predecessor of Odry was a settlement known as Vyhnanov. The first written mention of Vyhnanov is from 1234. In the second half of the 13th century, a new fortified town was established on the site of Vyhnanov. In the 14th century, Odry became a local economic centre. During the Hussite Wars, Odry served as a military base of the Hussites. In 1481, the town became a part of the Duchy of Troppau and Silesia.[2]

In the 18th century, lead and silver were mined in Odry and surrounding area. In 1774, a woolen goods factory was established here, and in the mid-19th century, drapery industry developed. In 1866, the first rubber factory in the country started operating here.[2][3]


Sights


Church of St. Bartholomew
Church of St. Bartholomew

The historic centre is formed by the Masarykovo Square and surroundings. The square is lined with Renaissance burgher houses and in the middle are the statue of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary from 1785 and a Neoclassical fountain from 1897. Remains of the town fortifications from the 15th century with a semi-circular bastion are preserved to this day.[2]

The most important monument is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. The originally Gothic church was baroque rebuilt in 1691–1692. The bell in the church tower dates from 1374 and is the oldest bell in Moravia. Notable is also the rectory, which was rebuilt into its current form in 1700.[2]


Notable people



Twin towns – sister cities


Odry is twinned with:[4]


References


  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
  2. "History of the town". Město Odry. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  3. "Historie města" (in Czech). Město Odry. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  4. "Odry a jeho partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Odry. Retrieved 2022-02-15.





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