Brodek u Přerova
Brodek u Přerova (until 1949 just Brodek) is a market town in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It is located 9 km northwest of Přerov.
Brodek u Přerova | |
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Market town | |
 Church of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Brodek u Přerova | |
| Coordinates: 49°29′0″N 17°20′0″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Přerov |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.91 km2 (3.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 1,989 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 751 03 |
| Website | http://www.brodekuprerova.cz |
The first written mention of Brodek dates back to 1301. Today the village is known for bellfounding. Bells of many churches in the Czech Republic have been cast in local workshop of Dytrych family, founded in 1951. Brodek u Přerova was granted a market town status in 2009.[1]
External links
- Municipal website (in Czech)
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