Úštěk (; german: Auscha) is a town in
Litoměřice District
Litoměřice District ( cs, okres Litoměřice) is one of seven districts (''okres'') located within the Ústí nad Labem Region in the Czech Republic. Its capital is the town of Litoměřice.
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Ústí nad Labem Region
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Czech Republic
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. It has about 2,900 inhabitants. It is located northeast of
Litoměřice. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an
urban monument reservation.
Administrative parts
Úštek is made up of 3 town parts and 21 villages:
*Úštěk-České Předměstí
*Úštěk-Českolipské Předměstí
*Úštěk-Vnitřní Město
*Bílý Kostelec
*Brusov
*Dolní Vysoké
*Držovice
*Dubičná
*Habřina
*Julčín
*Kalovice
*Konojedy
*Lhota
*Ličenice
*Lukov
*Ostré
*Rašovice
*Robeč
*Rochov
*Starý Týn
*Tetčiněves
*Třebín
*Vědlice
*Zelený
History
According to archaeological excavations, the area of Úštěk was inhabited from the 10th century. The importance of Úštěk has increased in the 14th century. Around 1361, the settlement was promoted to a town. In 1475, the town was acquired by marriage by the noble family of Sezimas of Ústí. Under their rule, Úštěk prospered and grew rapidly, which lasted until the
Battle of White Mountain
The Battle of White Mountain ( cz, Bitva na Bílé hoře; german: Schlacht am Weißen Berg) was an important battle in the early stages of the Thirty Years' War. It led to the defeat of the Bohemian Revolt and ensured Habsburg control for the n ...
in 1620. In 1622, the Úštěk property was confiscated and fell to Prague and Litoměřice Jesuits.
Sights
The town is renowned for its medieval centre, formed by Mírové Square and its surroundings. On the square, the houses with
Gothic
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**Gothic language, an extinct East Germanic language spoken by the Goths
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gable
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s have been preserved. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul on the square was built in late Baroque style in 1764–1772.
The historic centre is delimited by remains of town walls. The Pikart Tower is the largest and strongest tower of the town fortification. It is a sandstone tower built in 1428.
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The restored Úštěk Synagogue also is a significant monument.][
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Gallery
Mírové náměstí Úštěk (3).jpg, Mírové Square, western part
Úštěk Městské opevnění, Vnitřní Město 02.JPG, Town fortifications with the Pikart Tower
Ustek kostel od JV DSCN7462.JPG, Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Ustek fara Brogg 1721 DSCN7465.JPG, Parsonage from 1721 on Mírové Square
Synagoga Úštěk (2).jpg, Synagogue and Rabbi's house
References
External links
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Cities and towns in the Czech Republic
Populated places in Litoměřice District
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