Velehrad
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Velehrad is a municipality in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic, known for its historical Cistercian monastery. Founded in 1205 by Vladislaus III, the monastery became a significant religious center. It is now a major Christian pilgrimage site, visited by Pope John Paul II in the 1990s.
Statistics
Area
22.25 km²
Population
1,130