Veľké Uherce

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Veľké Uherce
Village
Veľké Uherce - kaštieľ.jpg
Veľké Uherce is located in Trenčín Region
Veľké Uherce
Veľké Uherce
Location of Veľké Uherce in the Trenčín Region
Coordinates: 48°36′N 18°26′E / 48.600°N 18.433°E / 48.600; 18.433Coordinates: 48°36′N 18°26′E / 48.600°N 18.433°E / 48.600; 18.433
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictPartizánske
First mentioned1274
Area
 • Total27.788 km2 (10.729 sq mi)
Elevation
230 m (750 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
 • Total1,983
 • Density71/km2 (180/sq mi)
Postal code
958 41
Area code(s)+421-38
Car platePE
Websitewww.velkeuherce.sk

Veľké Uherce (Hungarian: Nagyugróc) is a village and municipality in Partizánske District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.

History[]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1274 where it was mentioned as one of the first three townships in Austria-Hungary.

In 1869 Michael Thonet created a factory for bentwood furniture.

In the village, there is an originally renaissance castle from the start of the 17th century, rebuilt into a baroque style in the 18th century, and at the end of the 19th century, completely rebuilt into a romantic neogothic style. Today, the castle is owned by a descendant of the Thonet family.

During the SNU, there was a base of operations of the rebellion units defending Baťovany (Partizánkse today)

Geography[]

The municipality lies at an altitude of 230 meters and covers an area of 27.788 km². It has a population of about 1,983 people.

External links[]

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