Přelouč is one of the oldest historically documented settlements in the region. The first historical record of Přelouč dates back to 1086 when the town became a part of the Benedictine monastery in Opatovice nad Labem. Later, in 1261 Přelouč was elevated to the rank of a town by King Přemysl Otakar II. Since then, the town has used its coat of arms which consists of a black gridiron in the golden field. This symbol is associated with St Lawrence who lived in the 3rd century in Rome and was burnt alive on a gridiron. Because of the town’s affiliation with the Benedictine monastery dedicated to St Lawrence, the town coat of arms includes the gridiron. Přelouč was neither cultural, nor social center during its existence. However, thanks to its location, Přelouč was an important strategic and transit place.
Places of interest and events
There are both historical and modern sights, as well as technical sights, nature places and cultural or sports events.
Places of interest
St Jacob’s Church – located in the center of the town, originally in the Romanesque style, later renovated in the Baroque style
The Gridiron – a plastic art which symbolizes the town’s coat of arms
Sports arena – opened in 2009, includes a multi-purpose field for ball games
Football and rugby stadium
Hydroelectric Power Station– situated on the Elbe River, it has been working since 1924, an important technical sight.
Tank Power – an army park which offers an adrenaline program with military outdoor activities
Town park with the sculpture of Jan Dítě , a local patriot
Račansky pond
Slavik’s isles – a nature complex located in a calm part of the town near the Elbe River
Events
František Filipovský Award – a film and television dubbing ceremony award, this ceremony helps to maintain the high level of Czech dubbing and commemorate František Filipovský as an important native of Přelouč
Kid’s football tournament – a traditional sports event held every year at the beginning of July, hosts top Czech and Slovak kid’s and youth football teams, the most important tournament of this age category in the Czech Republic
World Handicapped Show – a fashion show with Miss and Mister Deaf, for the first time in Přelouč in 2015
Practical information
The present-day Přelouč is a modern and developed town. There are banks, shops, health centre, restaurants, kindergartens, elementary schools, vocational school and grammar school. There is also a bus terminal and a renovated railway station.
