Úterý (; ) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.
Administrative division Úterý consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Úterý (316) Olešovice (87) Vidžín (28)
Etymology The name Úterý literally means 'Tuesday' in Czech. The settlement was probably founded on Tuesday, or markets were held on Tuesdays.
Geography Úterý is located about northwest of Plzeň. It lies in the Teplá Highlands. The highest point is the hill Stěnský vrch at above sea level. The stream Úterský potok flows through the town.
History The town was probably founded in 11th century, however the first written mention is from 1233.
Demographics
Economy Almost half of houses in Úterý are recreational objects.
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipal territory.
Sights
The main landmark of the town centre is the Church of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. It was built in the Baroque style in 1695–1698 according to design of Christoph Dientzenhofer.
The Church of Saint Wenceslaus was built in 1747, probably by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer.
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