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Central Bohemian Highlands
The Central Bohemian Uplands (also known as Central Bohemian Highlands; , ) is a highland and geomorphological mesoregion of the Czech Republic. It is located mostly in the Ústí nad Labem Region. Geomorphology The Central Bohemian Uplands is a mesoregion of the Podkrušnohorská Macroregion within the Bohemian Massif. It has the character of a rugged highland and, in some places, a flat mountain range. The area is very rugged and is divided into two halves by the incised valley of the Elbe River, which is deepened up to 400–500 m into the surrounding relief. The uplands are further subdivided into the microregions of Verneřice Uplands and Milešovka Uplands. The southeastern part (Milešovka Uplands) is characterized by numerous isolated volcanic inselbergs. The northeastern part (Verneřice Uplands) consists mainly of flat ridges, but the edges of this area are rugged with large elevation differences. The area is characterized by distinctively sharp isolated peaks. The hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The Czech Republic has a hilly landscape that covers an area of with a mostly temperate Humid continental climate, continental and oceanic climate. The capital and largest city is Prague; other major cities and urban areas include Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Liberec. The Duchy of Bohemia was founded in the late 9th century under Great Moravia. It was formally recognized as an Imperial Estate of the Holy Roman Empire in 1002 and became Kingdom of Bohemia, a kingdom in 1198. Following the Battle of Mohács in 1526, all of the Lands of the Bohemian Crown were gradually integrated into the Habsburg monarchy. Nearly a hundred years later, the Protestantism, Protestant Bohemian Revolt led to the Thirty Years' War. After the Battle of White ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ploučnice
The Ploučnice () is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Elbe River. It flows through the Liberec Region, Liberec and Ústí nad Labem Region, Ústí nad Labem regions. It is long, making it the List of rivers of the Czech Republic, 23rd longest river in the Czech Republic. Etymology The name of the river is derived from the Czech word ''plž'' (meaning 'Mollusca, mollusc'). The river was probably originally called ''plžčnice'' (meaning "a stream full of molluscs"). Characteristic The Ploučnice originates in the territory of Osečná in the Ralsko Uplands at an elevation of . The spring area is considered to be one of the most abundant in Central Europe, which is why this spring is the main one. The secondary spring of the Ploučnice is located in the territory of Světlá pod Ještědem, on the slopes of Mt. Ještěd in the Ještěd–Kozákov Ridge at an elevation of . The river flows to Děčín, where it enters the Elbe River at an elevation of . It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Košťálov
Košťálov is a municipality and village in Semily District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south .... It has about 1,700 inhabitants. Administrative division Košťálov consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Košťálov (1,207) *Čikvásky (43) *Kundratice (323) *Valdice (17) Demographics References External links * Villages in Semily District {{Liberec-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hazmburk
Hazmburk (, literally "Hare Castle") is a solitary hill in the Lower Ohře Table plateau with an elevation of . It is located in the municipality of Klapý in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. Castle At the top of the mountain there is the ruin of a medieval castle, of which two towers and some wall fragments are still standing. A smaller first castle was already built there in the late 13th century by the Lichtenburg noble family. Later, the site was home to the Zajíc family: in 1335, Zbyněk Zajíc, a powerful aristocrat during the times of Charles IV, purchased it, and made it the center of his estates. In Czech, the word zajíc means hare, so the name of castle and hill is a medieval play on the name of its most prominent owners, who even had hares in their coat of arms. Zbyněk Zajíc considerably enlarged and extended the castle, and in particular added the two prominent towers which survive to this day. The castle was never taken by force, despite mult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protected Areas Of The Czech Republic
There are several types of protected areas of the Czech Republic. The main form of landscape protection is delimitation of special protected areas. All the types of protected areas are determined by law. Special protected areas There are six types of special protected areas distinguished by their size and importance. The types of large-scale protected areas are national park and protected landscape area; the types of small-scale protected areas are national nature reserve, nature reserve, national nature monument, and nature monument. National park National park (, abbreviated as ''NP'') are defined as a large areas with a typical relief and geological structure and a predominant occurrence of natural or man-made ecosystems, unique and significant on a national or international scale in terms of ecology, science, education or awareness. They are established by the Czech Government. As of 2021, there were four national parks in the Czech Republic: Protected landscape area Landsc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verneřice
Verneřice () is a town in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants. Administrative division Verneřice consists of six municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Verneřice (878) *Čáslav (8) *Loučky (89) *Příbram (73) *Rychnov (94) *Rytířov (32) Etymology The original German name ''Wernstadt'' meant "Wern's town". The Czech name was created by transliteration of the German name. Geography Verneřice is located about southeast of Děčín and east of Ústí nad Labem. It lies in the Central Bohemian Uplands. The highest point is the hill Buková hora at above sea level. The stream of Bobří potok flows through the town. The entire municipal territory lies within the České středohoří Protected Landscape Area. History The first written mention of Verneřice is from 1384. The settlement was probably founded in the second half of the 13th century. Verneřice was promoted to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Žandov
Žandov () is a town in Česká Lípa District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,900 inhabitants. Administrative division Žandov consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Žandov (1,352) *Dolní Police (54) *Heřmanice (135) *Novosedlo (21) *Radeč (97) *Valteřice (148) *Velká Javorská (37) Etymology The original German name Sandau is a common German name, derived from 'sand' (with the same meaning in both German and English). The Czech name was created by transcription of the German one. Geography Žandov is located about west of Česká Lípa and east of Ústí nad Labem. It lies in the Central Bohemian Uplands. The highest point is the hill Havraní vrch at above sea level. The Ploučnice River flows through the town. The entire municipal territory lies within the České středohoří Protected Landscape Area. History The first written mention of Žandov is from 1282. The longest and most impo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benešov Nad Ploučnicí
Benešov nad Ploučnicí () is a town in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,500 inhabitants. The historic town centre with the castle complex is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Benešov nad Ploučnicí consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Benešov nad Ploučnicí (3,486) *Ovesná (54) Etymology The name is derived from the personal name Beneš, meaning "Beneš's (castle/court)". Beneš was a shortened variant of the name Benedict (given name), Benedikt. Geography Benešov nad Ploučnicí is located about southeast of Děčín and northeast of Ústí nad Labem. It lies in the České středohoří, Central Bohemian Uplands and within the České středohoří Protected Landscape Area. The highest point is the Hlídka hill at above sea level. The Ploučnice river flows through t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamenický Šenov
Kamenický Šenov () is a town in Česká Lípa District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,800 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Kamenický Šenov consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Kamenický Šenov (3,389) *Prácheň (407) Geography Kamenický Šenov is located about north of Česká Lípa and west of Liberec. It lies in the České Středohoří, Central Bohemian Uplands. The highest point is the hill Česká skála at above sea level. The brook Šenovský potok originates in the municipal territory and flows through the town proper. History The first written mention of Kamenický Šenov is from 1352, as a village called ''Sonov'' founded by immigrant Sorbs. The village belonged to the Česká Kamenice estate, therefore it began to be called Kamenický Šenov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
