Přerov

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Přerov
Statutory city
Horní Square in Přerov
Horní Square in Přerov
Flag of Přerov
Flag
Coat of arms of Přerov
Coat of arms
Přerov is located in Czech Republic
Přerov
Přerov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°27′20″N 17°27′4″E / 49.45556°N 17.45111°E / 49.45556; 17.45111Coordinates: 49°27′20″N 17°27′4″E / 49.45556°N 17.45111°E / 49.45556; 17.45111
Country Czech Republic
RegionOlomouc
DistrictPřerov
First mentioned1141
Government
 • MayorPetr Měřínský (ANO)
Area
 • Total58.45 km2 (22.57 sq mi)
Elevation
210 m (690 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total42,451
 • Density730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
750 02
Websitewww.prerov.eu

Přerov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈpr̝̊ɛrof]; German: Prerau) is a city in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 42,000 inhabitants. It lies on the Bečva River, about 22 kilometres (14 miles) south east of Olomouc. In the past it was a major crossroad in the heart of Moravia in the Czech Republic. The centre of the town (Upper Town) is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Administrative parts[]

Předmostí

Přerov is made up of 13 city parts and villages:

  • Přerov I-Město
  • Přerov II-Předmostí
  • Přerov III-Lověšice
  • Přerov IV-Kozlovice
  • Přerov V-Dluhonice
  • Přerov VI-Újezdec
  • Přerov VII-Čekyně
  • Přerov VIII-Henčlov
  • Přerov IX-Lýsky
  • Přerov X-Popovice
  • Přerov XI-Vinary
  • Přerov XII-Žeravice
  • Přerov XIII-Penčice

History[]

River Bečva and the historical centre
Church of Saint Lawrence

Settlement in the locality dates back to prehistoric times. A locality called Skalka in Předmostí city part is known worldwide for its rich archaeological discoveries dating mainly from the Paleolithic period. Discoveries include excavations of a large number of mammoth bones, sites of mammoth hunters' camps from 27–26 thousand years ago, and others. Together with Dolní Věstonice it is the most important archaeological site in the country.[2]

The first written mention of Přerov is in a deed of bishop Jindřich Zdík from 1141 and testifies to Přerov's administrative function in the castle system of the Přemyslid state. King Ottokar II of Bohemia gave Přerov the privilege of being a royal town in 1256.[3]

The mansion of Přerov, built in place of the former castle, was a residence of an influential house, the house of Pernštejn and Žerotín, from which Charles the Elder of Žerotín significantly influenced the town.[citation needed] Přerov also plays an important role in history of the Czech protestant church known as Unity of the Brethren.[3]

In 1841 the railroad to Přerov was built and it has become an important railway junction. In the second half of the 19th century there has been rapid economic growth, driven primarily by the production of agricultural machinery.[3]

German terror in Bohemia and Moravia peaked in spring 1945, sparking a Czech uprising, which started in Přerov on May 1 and then spread throughout the whole country after the murder of 78,154 Czech Jews and 340,000 Czech citizens during the German occupation.[4]

In June 1945, during the expulsion of Germans from Czechoslovakia, 71 men, 120 women and 74 children were killed in a massacre of the German population.[5]

Demography[]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
186911,341—    
188015,464+36.4%
189017,749+14.8%
190022,007+24.0%
191026,966+22.5%
YearPop.±%
192128,442+5.5%
193030,270+6.4%
195029,054−4.0%
196136,101+24.3%
197044,324+22.8%
YearPop.±%
198050,593+14.1%
199151,300+1.4%
200148,335−5.8%
201144,361−8.2%
202142,451−4.3%
Source: Historical lexicon of municipalities of the Czech Republic[6]

Economy[]

T. G. Masaryk Square

Přerov is the social, administrative and cultural centre of the district with developing economics. The main commercial heart of the city lies around the T. G. Masaryk Square, which is of limited architectural interest.

Přerov is known for the Zubr Brewery. The brewery was founded in 1872.[7]

Transport[]

The city is a major railway junction with main lines to Prague via Olomouc, Warsaw via Ostrava, and Vienna via Břeclav, and a regional line to Brno. The helicopter air force is based in Přerov.

Education[]

In Přerov there is a College of logistics, an affiliate of Tomas Bata University in Zlín.

Sport[]

  • HC Zubr Přerov – ice hockey club (plays in the 2nd tier)
  • SK Žeravice – handball club (plays in the 3nd tier)
  • 1. FC Viktorie Přerov – association football club (plays in the 4th tier)
  • Přerov Mammoths – american football club (plays in the 1st tier)
  • TK PRECHEZA Přerov – tennis club that organizes an international women's tournament Zubr Cup[8]
  • Auto Klub Přerov – motor sports club[9]

Sights[]

Of greater interest is the cobbled Horní Square enclosed by historic buildings, where the Comenius Museum (founded already in 1887[3]) can be found.

Notable people[]

Twin towns – sister cities[]

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

Přerov is twinned with:[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. ^ "Vítejte ve městě s mamutí historií!" (in Czech). Infocentrum v Předmostí. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Historie města" (in Czech). Město Přerov. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  4. ^ Bažant, Jan; Bažantová, Nina; Starn, Frances (2010-12-13). The Czech Reader: History, Culture, Politics. Duke University Press. ISBN 0822347946.
  5. ^ Prausser, Steffen; Rees, Arfon (December 2004). "The Expulsion of the 'German' Communities at the End of the Second World War, page 18" (PDF). Department of History and Civilization. European University Institute, Florence. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-10-01. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
  6. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Přerov" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 7–8.
  7. ^ "Historie a současnost" (in Czech). Pivovar ZUBR, a.s. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  8. ^ "Vítáme Vás" (in Czech). TK PRECHEZA Přerov. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  9. ^ "Home Page" (in English and Czech). Auto Klub Přerov. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  10. ^ "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Přerov. Retrieved 2020-06-22.

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