Úštěk (; ) is a town in

Litoměřice District Litoměřice District () is a Okres, district in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the town of Litoměřice. Administrative division Litoměřice District is divided into three Districts of the Czech Republic#Munici ...

in the

Ústí nad Labem Region Ústí nad Labem Region or Ústecký Region () is an Regions of the Czech Republic, administrative unit () of the Czech Republic, located in the north-western part of the historical land of Bohemia, and named after the capital, Ústí nad Labem. I ...

of the

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. It has about 2,800 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument reservation.

Administrative division

Úštěk consists of 24 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Úštěk-České Předměstí (330) *Úštěk-Českolipské Předměstí (777) *Úštěk-Vnitřní Město (415) *Bílý Kostelec (18) *Brusov (15) *Dolní Vysoké (22) *Držovice (28) *Dubičná (56) *Habřina (78) *Julčín (53) *Kalovice (40) *Konojedy (142) *Lhota (11) *Ličenice (33) *Lukov (141) *Ostré (64) *Rašovice (37) *Robeč (69) *Rochov (60) *Starý Týn (122) *Tetčiněves (126) *Třebín (27) *Vědlice (88) *Zelený (0)

Etymology

The origin of the name is uncertain. According to the most probable theory, the initial name of the settlement was Úseč, derived from the personal name Úsek. Through the genitives ''Úšče'' and then ''Úště'', it was distorted to Úštěk.

Geography

Úštěk is located about northeast of

Litoměřice Litoměřice (; ) is a town in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 23,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument reservation. The town is the seat of the Roman C ...

and southeast of

Ústí nad Labem Ústí nad Labem (; ) is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 91,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the Ústí nad Labem Region. It is a major industrial centre and, besides being an active river port, is an important railway junction. ...

. The municipal territory lies mostly in the

Ralsko Uplands The Ralsko Uplands () are highland, uplands and a Geomorphological division of the Czech Republic, geomorphological mesoregion of the Czech Republic. It is located in the Liberec Region, Liberec, Ústí nad Labem Region, Ústí nad Labem and Centr ...

, but it also extends into the Central Bohemian Uplands in the north, where is located the highest point of Úštěk, the hill Pohorský vrch at above sea level. The town is situated on the strem Úštěcký potok and on the shore of the Chmelař Pond.

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 Sezima of Ústí. Under their rule, Úštěk prospered and grew rapidly, which lasted until the

Battle of White Mountain The Battle of White Mountain (; ) 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 next three hundred years. It was fought on 8 November 16 ...

in 1620. In 1622, the Úštěk property was confiscated and fell to Prague and Litoměřice Jesuits.

Demographics

Transport

The I/15 road (the section from

Česká Lípa Česká Lípa (; ) is a town in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 37,000 inhabitants, making it the most populated Czech town without city status. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monume ...

) passes through the town. Úštěk is located on the railway line Česká Lípa–

Postoloprty Postoloprty (; ) is a town in Louny District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,700 inhabitants. Administrative division Postoloprty consists of 13 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 cen ...

Sights

The town is renowned for its medieval centre, formed by Mírové Square and its surroundings. On the square, houses with Gothic

gable A gable is the generally triangular portion of a wall between the edges of intersecting roof pitches. The shape of the gable and how it is detailed depends on the structural system used, which reflects climate, material availability, and aesth ...

s have been preserved. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul on the square was built in the 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. The restored

Úštěk Synagogue Úštěk Synagogue (, , ) is an 18th century Jewish synagogue, located in the town of Úštěk, in the Litoměřice District of the Ústí nad Labem Region, in the Czech Republic. The building has been spared of near complete collapse after 198 ...

also is a significant monument.

Gallery

Mírové náměstí Úštěk (3).jpg, Mírové Square, western part with old houses Česká brána Úštěk (4).jpg, Western gate Úštěk kostel sv. Petra a Pavla 2.jpg, Church of Saints Peter and Paul Úštěk děkanství 2.jpg, Parsonage on Mírové Square

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ustek Cities and towns in the Czech Republic Populated places in Litoměřice District