Újezd u Brna is a town in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,400 inhabitants.

Geography

Újezd u Brna is located about 13 km southeast of Brno. It lies in an agricultural landscape of the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The Litava River flows through the town.

History

The first written mention of Újezd (under the name Újezdec) is in a deed of Jindřich Zdík from 1141. Újezd was part of the battlefield of the Battle of Austerlitz on 2 December 1805. In 1909, Újezd was promoted to a market town. In 1952, Újezd merged with the neighbouring villages of Rychmanov and Šternov and was renamed Újezd u Brna. In 2005, Újezd u Brna became a town.

Demographics

Transport

Újezd u Brna is located on the railway line heading from Křenovice to Skalice nad Svitavou via Brno.

Sights

The main landmark of Újezd u Brna is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. It was built in the Neoclassical style in 1845–1846.

Notable people