UHERSKE HRADISTE
Uherske Hradiste is a town in the southeastern Czech
Republic on the Morava river in the Zlin Region, Moravia.
Its population was 26,421 as of 2004.
Uherske Hradiste was founded in 1257 by the Czech king
Otakar II. The town is a center of the Moravian Slovakia,
a region known for its characteristic folklore, music,
wine, costumes, and traditions. The historic town center
is historically preserved.
The Uherske Hradiste region is attractive owing to its
landscape and rarities. The Morava river with its
alluvial forest as well as flora and fauna are
particularly popular, while the Chriby and White
Carpathian mountain ranges are also near the town. The
area has several castles and palaces, the Great Moravian
town Stare Mesto, and the pilgrimage spot Velehrad. The
city is also known for its film festival called Summer
Film School.
Uherske Hradiste is twinned with Bridgwater in England.. |