Přerov nad Labem
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Etymology
The meaning of the old Czech word přerov was 'pool', 'pond', 'stagnant water'.[1]
Geography
Přerov nad Labem is located about Script error: No such module "convert". west of Nymburk and Script error: No such module "convert". east of Prague. It lies in the Central Elbe Table within the Polabí region. The highest point is the hill Přerovská hůra at Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left bank of the Elbe River, which forms the northern municipal border.
History
The first written mention of Přerov nad Labem is from 993. In 1499, the village was promoted to a market town by King Vladislaus II, but it later lost the title.[2]
Demographics
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Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The Church of Saint Adalbert was built in the early Baroque style in 1618–1682 and was rebuilt in 1865.[3]
The Přerov nad Labem Castle was built at the end of the 14th century as administrative seat of the Břevnov Monastery. It the 1560s it was rebuilt in the Renaissance castle. Today the building is without use and inaccessible to the public.[3]
Přerov nad Labem is a home of one of the oldest open-air museums in Europe. It was founded by Austrian aristocrat Ludwig Salvator in 1895.[4]
Moto & Velo Museum is a private museum with an exposition of historic bicycles and motorcycles. It was opened in 1998.[5]
References
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External links
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- Open-air ethnographic museum – official website