Velehrad

Velehrad is a municipality and village in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants. It is known as an important pilgrimage site.

Velehrad
Basilica of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Velehrad
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°6′20″N 17°23′39″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictUherské Hradiště
Founded1205
Area
  Total22.25 km2 (8.59 sq mi)
Elevation
219 m (719 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)
  Total1,129
  Density51/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
687 06
Websitewww.velehrad.cz
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