Doubrava (
German
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: ''Grün'') is a village in
Karlovy Vary Region
The Karlovy Vary Region () is an administrative unit () of the Czech Republic, located in the westernmost part of the country. It is named after its capital Karlovy Vary. It is known for spas, which include Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázně.
...
,
Czech Republic
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. It is one of the nine districts of the town of
Aš
Aš (; ) is a town in Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 13,000 inhabitants.
Administrative division
Aš consists of nine municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):
*Aš (11, ...
. In 2001 the village had a population of 94.
In the village there are a
mineral spring
Mineral springs are naturally occurring springs that produce hard water, water that contains dissolved minerals. Salts, sulfur compounds, and gases are among the substances that can be dissolved in the spring water during its passage un ...
, a bus stop, a market and a restaurant.
Geography
Doubrava lies 6 kilometres northeast from Aš, about 507 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by forests. Through Doubrava flows
Bílý Halštrov river.
History
Doubrava is first mentioned in 1392, as a property of
Conrad von Neuberg
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People
* Conrad (name)
* Saint Conrad (disambiguation)
Places
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* Conrad, Illinois, an unincorporated community
* Conrad, Iowa, a city
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* Conrad Glacier, Washington
Elsewher ...
. At the turn of the 14th and 15th century Doubrava was bought by the
Zedtwitz.
Mineral springs in Doubrava has very similar composition like those in neighboring German town of
Bad Elster
Bad Elster () is a spa town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in Saxony, Germany. It lies on the border of Bavaria and the Czech Republic in the Elster gebirge hills. It is situated on the river White Elster, and is protected from extremes of ...
. But they are not used for medical purposes yet. Town of Aš plans change in future and revitalise this village.
Demographics
Landmarks
* Chateau Doubrava from 17th century,
* Tomb of Zedtwitz,
* Wooden cemetery morgue.
Gallery
Image:Doubrava - bývalý zámeček Zedwitzů 08-06-14.JPG, Zedtwitz chateau Doubrava.
Image:Doubrava (Aš), pavilion of mineral well 2009-04-24.jpg, Pavilion od mineral well.
References
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Aš
Villages in Cheb District
Former municipalities of the Czech Republic