Úžice: Hotels and accommodations

Úžice lies on the southern edge of the Mělník Basin, at the southwestern foot of Dřínov and in the valley of the Černávka stream. The first written mention of the village dates from 1405. Bus route 372 connects Kobylisy, Úžice, and Kralupy.

Nature and landscape

Dřínovská stráň Nature Reserve is one of three specially protected areas in the administrative territory of the Municipality of Úžice. Kopeč Nature Reserve consists of two volcanic hills and is considered the oldest protected area in Central Bohemia.

Netřebská slaniska is also one of the three specially protected areas in the administrative territory of the Municipality of Úžice. It protects natural communities of salt-loving species. At the same time, it is the remnant of former marshes and salt marshes in the Úžice area and lies alongside a railway line.

History and culture

Dřínovská hora was settled and fortified several times, most recently probably around the time of the arrival of the first Slavs. Zámek Ostrov is located in the vicinity of Úžice. The Botanická zahrada Praha is located near Úžice.

In the wider regional surroundings of Úžice are the Stará kanalizační čistírna Praha-Bubeneč, Letohrádek královny Anny, Galerie Rudolfinum, Velké Benátky, Slovanský ostrov, and Veslařský ostrov.

Events

The Úžický masopust was scheduled for February 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the local fire station.

Other local pages: Medonosy, Čakovičky, Byšice, Kokorinsky Dul, Kostelec Nad Labem, Kozomín, Neratovice, Nelahozeves

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Mělník.