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Úterý (German: Neumarkt) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Úterý
Town
Town square
Coat of arms
Úterý
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°56′26″N 13°0′9″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictPlzeň-North
First mentioned1233
Government
 • MayorVáclav Konstantinovič
Area
 • Total25.92 km2 (10.01 sq mi)
Elevation
485 m (1,591 ft)
Population
 (2022-01-01)[1]
 • Total466
 • Density18/km2 (47/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
330 40
Websitewww.mesto-utery.cz

Administrative parts


Villages of Olešovice and Vidžín are administrative parts of Úterý.


Etymology


The name of the town literally means "Tuesday".


Geography


Úterý is located about 33 km (21 mi) northwest of Plzeň. It lies in the Teplá Highlands. The highest point is the hill Stěnský vrch, at 760 m (2,490 ft).

The Úterský Stream flows through the town.


History


The town was probably founded in 11th century, however the first written mention is from 1233.[2]


Economy


Almost half of houses in Úterý are recreational objects.[2]


Sights


The landmark of the town is the Church of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. It is a Baroque building from 1695–1698, created by the project of Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer.[3]


References


  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
  2. "Město Úterý - Historie" (in Czech). Město Úterý. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
  3. "Kostel Narození sv. Jana Křtitele" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-09-21.


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На других языках

[de] Úterý

Úterý (deutsch Neumarkt) ist eine Kleinstadt im Okres Plzeň-sever in Tschechien.
- [en] Úterý


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