Suchdol nad Odrou


Suchdol nad Odrou is a market town in Nový Jičín District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,900 inhabitants.
WWW suchdol-nad-odrou.cz

Administrative division

Suchdol nad Odrou consists of two municipal parts :
  • Suchdol nad Odrou
  • Kletné

Geography

Odry is located about northwest of Nový Jičín and southwest of Ostrava. It lies mostly in the Moravian Gate, but the municipal territory also extends into the Nízký Jeseník range in the north. The highest point is at above sea level. The Oder River forms the southern municipal border. The surrounding of the Oder belongs to the Poodří Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Suchdol is from 1257. The village was founded by Slavic settlers in the early 13th century. The population of German nationality gradually prevailed.
In the 18th century, 280 inhabitants left for Herrnhut, where they restored the Moravian Church and established mission settlements around the world.

Transport

The D1 motorway passes through the municipal territory.

Sights

The most important monument is the Church of the Holy Trinity. It was built in the late Renaissance style in 1605–1614.
The Protestant church was built in the Neo-Romanesque style in 1852–1858.

Notable people