Uherské Hradiště

Uherské Hradiště is a municipality in the Zlín Region of Moravia that forms an urban agglomeration with neighboring Staré Město and Kunovice. The town serves as an administrative center for the district and sits at an important transportation crossroads.

King Ottokar II founded the town in 1257 to protect a nearby monastery, replacing an earlier Slavic settlement. This medieval foundation followed the pattern of fortified towns that would shape the place for centuries to come.

The ethnographic museum displays traditional folk costumes and crafts that remain visible in local festivals today. Residents maintain these traditions through regular events that shape daily life in the town.

The railway station offers connections to city bus lines and regional routes throughout the district. Visitors can easily explore the town and reach neighboring areas using public transportation.

Many historic buildings rest on wooden piles like Venice, causing the town hall tower to lean over centuries of settlement. This unusual construction method reflects the wet soil conditions of the area.

Location: Uherské Hradiště District

Location: správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Uherské Hradiště

Elevation above the sea: 179 m

Reference: CZ0722592005

Shares border with: Popovice, Podolí, Kunovice, Staré Město, Kněžpole, Hluk

Email: epodatelna@mesto-uh.cz

Website: http://mesto-uh.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.06976,17.45969

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:53