Úštěk

Úštěk (Czech pronunciation: [ˈuːʃcɛk]; German: Auscha) is a town in Litoměřice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,900 inhabitants. It is located 16 kilometres (10 mi) northeast of Litoměřice. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reservation.

Úštěk
Town
Town square with Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Flag
Coat of arms
Úštěk
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°35′36″N 14°20′55″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictLitoměřice
First mentioned1218
Government
 • MayorJan Mazíni
Area
 • Total74.94 km2 (28.93 sq mi)
Elevation
242 m (794 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,944
 • Density39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
411 08, 411 45
Websitewww.mesto-ustek.cz

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 in 1620. In 1622, the Úštěk property was confiscated and fell to Prague and Litoměřice Jesuits.[2]

Sights
Old houses in Úštěk

The town is renowned for its medieval centre, formed by Mírové Square and its surroundings. On the square, the houses with Gothic gables have been preserved. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul on the square was built in late Baroque style in 1764–1772.[3]

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.[3]

The restored Úštěk Synagogue also is a significant monument.[3]

  • Mírové Square, western part
  • Town fortifications with the Pikart Tower
  • Church of Saints Peter and Paul
  • Parsonage from 1721 on Mírové Square
  • Synagogue and Rabbi's house

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Facts of history". Město Úštěk. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  3. "Sightseeing tour across Úštěk". Město Úštěk. Retrieved 2021-07-19.


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