Brandýs nad Orlicí
Brandýs nad Orlicí (Czech pronunciation: [ˈbrandiːs ˈnat orlɪtsiː] German: Brandeis an der Adler) is a small town in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,300 inhabitants. It lies on the banks of Tichá Orlice river. The centre of the town is historically significant and is protected by law as Urban monument zone.
Brandýs nad Orlicí | |
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Town | |
.jpg.webp) General view of the town | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Brandýs nad Orlicí Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°0′N 16°17′E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Pardubice |
| District | Ústí nad Orlicí |
| First mentioned | 1227 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Petr Řehák |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.33 km2 (1.67 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Population (2020-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 1,316 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (790/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 561 12 |
| Website | www |
Transport
The main railway line between Pardubice and Česká Třebová runs through the town.
Notable people
- John Jiskra of Brandýs (c. 1400 – c. 1469), strategist and mercenary soldier
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
External links
Media related to Brandýs nad Orlicí at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Czech)
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