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'''Uherský Ostroh''' ({{IPA|cs|ˈuɦɛrskiː ˈostrox}}; {{langx|de|Ungarisch Ostra}}) is a town in [[Uherské Hradiště District]] in the [[Zlín Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 4,300 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an [[Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones|urban monument zone]].


==Administrative parts==
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'''Uherský Ostroh''' ({{IPA-cs|ˈuɦɛrskiː ˈostrox}}) is a town in the [[Uherské Hradiště District]], [[Zlín Region]], [[Czech Republic]], located about 11&nbsp;km southwest of [[Uherské Hradiště]]. It lies in the ethnographic [[Slovácko]] region.
The town parts of Kvačice and Ostrožské Předměstí are administrative parts of Uherský Ostroh.

==Etymology==
The name literally means "Hungarian promontory". It refers to its historic location on a promontory near borders with [[Kingdom of Hungary]].

==Geography==
Uherský Ostroh is located about {{convert|10|km|0}} southwest of [[Uherské Hradiště]] and {{convert|33|km|abbr=on}} southwest of [[Zlín]]. The town lies on the [[Morava (river)|Morava]] River, at its confluence with the Okluky River. The western part of the municipal territory lies in the [[Lower Morava Valley]], the eastern part lies in the [[Vizovice Highlands]].

==History==
[[File:Uherský Ostroh, zámek s přízámčím cropped.jpg|thumb|Uherský Ostroh Castle]]
A predecessor of the town was a settlement called Stenice, located on an island of the river Morava. The settlement existed here in the second half of the 11th century. In the mid-13th century, a defense system was built against invasions from Hungary. It included a water fortress near a [[Ford (crossing)|ford]] across the Morava, founded here by [[Ottokar II of Bohemia]]. The first written mention of the Ostroh Castle is from 1275.<ref name=history>{{cite web |title=Historie|url=https://www.uhostroh.cz/index.php/historie|publisher=Město Uherský Ostroh|language=cs|access-date=2021-12-12}}</ref>

During the [[Hussite Wars]], Uherský Ostroh was a military camp of the [[Hussites]]. In 1511, Uherský Ostroh was acquired by the lords of Kunovice. During their rule, the water fortress was rebuilt into a Renaissance residence. After the [[Battle of White Mountain]] in 1620, the properties of lords of Kunovice were confiscated from them, and Uherský Ostroh was acquired by the [[House of Liechtenstein|Liechtenstein family]], who owned it for almost 300 years.<ref name=history/>

The Liechtenstein family did not reside here and the estate economically stagnated. Uherský Ostroh suffered from frequent floods and raids by Turks and Hungarians, however it remained a small agricultural and craft town.<ref name=history/>

==Demographics==
{{historical populations
|align=none|cols=3
|1869|3409
|1880|3683
|1890|3945
|1900|4429
|1910|4737
|1921|4739
|1930|4338
|1950|4394
|1961|4614
|1970|4705
|1980|4717
|1991|4451
|2001|4519
|2011|4334
|2021|4097
|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011|url=https://csu.gov.cz/produkty/historicky-lexikon-obci-1869-az-2015|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Population Census 2021: Population by sex|url=https://vdb.czso.cz/vdbvo2/faces/en/index.jsf?page=vystup-objekt-parametry&z=T&f=TABULKA&sp=A&skupId=4429&katalog=33515&pvo=SLD21001-OB-OK|work=Public Database|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|date=2021-03-27}}</ref>}}

==Transport==
The I/55 road (the section from [[Uherské Hradiště]] to [[Hodonín]]) passes through the town. The I/71 road splits from it and connects Uherský Ostrov with the Czech-Slovak border in [[Velká nad Veličkou]].

Uherský Ostroh is located on the railway line [[Brno]]–Uherské Hradiště.<ref>{{cite web |title=Detail stanice Uherský Ostroh|url=https://www.cd.cz/stanice/uhersky-ostroh/5435495|publisher=[[České dráhy]]|language=cs|access-date=2024-07-02}}</ref>

==Culture==
Uherský Ostroh lies in the cultural region of [[Moravian Slovakia]]. Annual cultural events in the town include ceremonial opening of the tourist season, theatrical mini-festival, European Heritage Days celebrations, and ''[[Hody (Moravia)|hody]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Informace o městě|url=https://www.uhostroh.cz/index.php/informace-o-meste|publisher=Město Uherský Ostroh|language=cs|access-date=2021-12-12}}</ref>

==Sights==
[[File:687 24 Uherský Ostroh, Czech Republic - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Church of Saint Andrew]]
The most important monument is the Uherský Ostroh Castle. It was rebuilt to its present appearance in 1560–1570 and the castle park was added. Today it serves as the town hall, a library, and a tourist information centre.<ref name=sights>{{cite web |title=Pamětihodnosti|url=https://www.uhostroh.cz/index.php/pametihodnosti|publisher=Město Uherský Ostroh|language=cs|access-date=2021-12-12}}</ref> The castle tower, the castle gallery and underground spaces with interactive exhibits are open to the public.<ref>{{cite web |title=Podzemí zámku|url=https://www.uhostroh.cz/index.php/prohlidkove-trasy-2/podzemi-zamku|publisher=Město Uherský Ostroh|language=cs|access-date=2021-12-12}}</ref>

The main landmark of the town square is the Church of Saint Andrew. The church was built in the Baroque and Neoclassical styles in 1751–1758. The town square is lined by preserved burgher houses.<ref name=sights/>

In Ostrožské Předměstí is a prismatic bell tower from the 1870s, with decorative [[sgraffito|sgraffiti]] by [[Jano Köhler]] from 1912.<ref name=sights/>

==Notable people==
*[[Joel Müller]] (1827–1895), rabbi
*[[Franz Krones]] (1835–1902), Austrian historian
*[[Israel Taglicht]] (1862−1943), rabbi
*[[Jan Černý]] (1874–1959), politician, prime minister of Czechoslovakia
*[[Otakar Borůvka]] (1899–1995), mathematician
*[[Martin Lecián]] (1900–1927), serial killer
*[[František Vaněk]] (1931–2020), ice hockey player

==Twin towns – sister cities==
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic}}
Uherský Ostroh is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Návštěva partnerské obce Trenčianská Teplá|url=https://www.uhostroh.cz/index.php/component/allvideoshare/video/latest/navsteva-zaku-z-partnerske-obce-trencanska-tepla-v-uherskem-ostrohu|publisher=Město Uherský Ostroh|language=cs|access-date=2020-10-05}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|SVK}} [[Trenčianska Teplá]], Slovakia

==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 06:32, 21 October 2024

Uherský Ostroh
Town
Town square
Town square
Flag of Uherský Ostroh
Flag
Coat of arms of Uherský Ostroh
Coat of arms
Uherský Ostroh is located in Czech Republic
Uherský Ostroh
Uherský Ostroh
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 48°59′8″N 17°23′23″E / 48.98556°N 17.38972°E / 48.98556; 17.38972
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictUherské Hradiště
First mentioned1286
Government
 • MayorVlastimil Kuřimský
Area
 • Total
26.53 km2 (10.24 sq mi)
Elevation
178 m (584 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total
4,277
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
687 24
Websitewww.uhostroh.cz

Uherský Ostroh (Czech pronunciation: [ˈuɦɛrskiː ˈostrox]; German: Ungarisch Ostra) is a town in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,300 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Administrative parts

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The town parts of Kvačice and Ostrožské Předměstí are administrative parts of Uherský Ostroh.

Etymology

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The name literally means "Hungarian promontory". It refers to its historic location on a promontory near borders with Kingdom of Hungary.

Geography

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Uherský Ostroh is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Uherské Hradiště and 33 km (21 mi) southwest of Zlín. The town lies on the Morava River, at its confluence with the Okluky River. The western part of the municipal territory lies in the Lower Morava Valley, the eastern part lies in the Vizovice Highlands.

History

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Uherský Ostroh Castle

A predecessor of the town was a settlement called Stenice, located on an island of the river Morava. The settlement existed here in the second half of the 11th century. In the mid-13th century, a defense system was built against invasions from Hungary. It included a water fortress near a ford across the Morava, founded here by Ottokar II of Bohemia. The first written mention of the Ostroh Castle is from 1275.[2]

During the Hussite Wars, Uherský Ostroh was a military camp of the Hussites. In 1511, Uherský Ostroh was acquired by the lords of Kunovice. During their rule, the water fortress was rebuilt into a Renaissance residence. After the Battle of White Mountain in 1620, the properties of lords of Kunovice were confiscated from them, and Uherský Ostroh was acquired by the Liechtenstein family, who owned it for almost 300 years.[2]

The Liechtenstein family did not reside here and the estate economically stagnated. Uherský Ostroh suffered from frequent floods and raids by Turks and Hungarians, however it remained a small agricultural and craft town.[2]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18693,409—    
18803,683+8.0%
18903,945+7.1%
19004,429+12.3%
19104,737+7.0%
YearPop.±%
19214,739+0.0%
19304,338−8.5%
19504,394+1.3%
19614,614+5.0%
19704,705+2.0%
YearPop.±%
19804,717+0.3%
19914,451−5.6%
20014,519+1.5%
20114,334−4.1%
20214,097−5.5%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

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The I/55 road (the section from Uherské Hradiště to Hodonín) passes through the town. The I/71 road splits from it and connects Uherský Ostrov with the Czech-Slovak border in Velká nad Veličkou.

Uherský Ostroh is located on the railway line Brno–Uherské Hradiště.[5]

Culture

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Uherský Ostroh lies in the cultural region of Moravian Slovakia. Annual cultural events in the town include ceremonial opening of the tourist season, theatrical mini-festival, European Heritage Days celebrations, and hody.[6]

Sights

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Church of Saint Andrew

The most important monument is the Uherský Ostroh Castle. It was rebuilt to its present appearance in 1560–1570 and the castle park was added. Today it serves as the town hall, a library, and a tourist information centre.[7] The castle tower, the castle gallery and underground spaces with interactive exhibits are open to the public.[8]

The main landmark of the town square is the Church of Saint Andrew. The church was built in the Baroque and Neoclassical styles in 1751–1758. The town square is lined by preserved burgher houses.[7]

In Ostrožské Předměstí is a prismatic bell tower from the 1870s, with decorative sgraffiti by Jano Köhler from 1912.[7]

Notable people

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Twin towns – sister cities

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

Uherský Ostroh is twinned with:[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ a b c "Historie" (in Czech). Město Uherský Ostroh. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  4. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. ^ "Detail stanice Uherský Ostroh" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  6. ^ "Informace o městě" (in Czech). Město Uherský Ostroh. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  7. ^ a b c "Pamětihodnosti" (in Czech). Město Uherský Ostroh. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  8. ^ "Podzemí zámku" (in Czech). Město Uherský Ostroh. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  9. ^ "Návštěva partnerské obce Trenčianská Teplá" (in Czech). Město Uherský Ostroh. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
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