Přílepy is a municipality and village in Kroměříž District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,000 inhabitants.

Geography

Přílepy is located about 16 km east of Kroměříž and 11 km north of Zlín. It lies on the border of three geomorphological regions: Hostýn-Vsetín Mountains, Upper Morava Valley and Vizovice Highlands. The highest point is at 393 m above sea level. The Mojena Stream flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Přílepy is in a deed of King Ottokar II from 1272.

Demographics

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of Přílepy is the Přílepy Castle, surrounded by a valuable castle park. The castle was built in 1852 on the site of an old fortress. On the wooded slopes east of the castle stands the Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, built in 1882.

Notable people