Úštěk
Úštěk (Czech pronunciation: [ˈuːʃcɛk]; German: Auscha) is a town in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,900 inhabitants. It is located 16 km northeast of Litoměřice. The centre of the town is historically significant and is protected by law as Urban monument zone.
Old houses in Úštěk
Úštěk | |
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Town | |
 Town square with Saints Peter and Paul church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Úštěk Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°35′36″N 14°20′55″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Ústí nad Labem |
| District | Litoměřice |
| Founded | 14th century |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jan Mazíni |
| Area | |
| • Total | 74.93 km2 (28.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Population (2020-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 2,928 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 411 08, 411 45 |
| Website | www |
Sights
The town is renowned for its medieval centre where houses with Gothic gables have been preserved. The restored Úštěk Synagogue also is a significant attraction.
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
External links
- Official website (in Czech, English, and German)
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