the 18th century. The monastery was founded in 1714 and abolished in 1784. The construction of the church was finished in 1764. Part of the monastery buildings serves today as the town hall. The Church of the Virgin Mary is the oldest church in Veselí. It was first mentioned in 1360. Preserved Romanesque-Gothic elements indicate that it was built in the late 13th century. Panský dvůr ("Manor house") was originally a complex of farm buildings and large granary, built in 1646. The only preserved house served as an administrative building and today houses the regional tourist information centre, a small museum, a gallery, and cultural spaces. Notable people Fred Sersen (1890–1962), painter and cinema special effects artist Karel Benedík (1923–1997), painter; died here Milan Puzrla (1946–2021), cyclist Twin towns – sister cities Veselí nad Moravou is twinned with: Crespellano (Valsamoggia), Italy Malacky, Slovakia Żnin, Poland References External links Populated places in Hodonín District Cities and towns in the Czech Republic Moravian Slovakia