Benešov nad Ploučnicí
Benešov nad Ploučnicí | |
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 Míru Square with the town hall | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Benešov nad Ploučnicí Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°44′27″N 14°18′23″E / 50.74083°N 14.30639°ECoordinates: 50°44′27″N 14°18′23″E / 50.74083°N 14.30639°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Ústí nad Labem |
| District | Děčín |
| First mentioned | 1311 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Petr Jansa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.77 km2 (3.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Population (2021-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,659 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (970/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 407 22 |
| Website | www |
Benešov nad Ploučnicí (German: Bensen) is a town in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,700 inhabitants. It lies on the Ploučnice river. The town centre with the castle complex is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.
Administrative parts[]
The village of Ovesná is an administrative part of Benešov nad Ploučnicí.
History[]
The first written mention of Benešov is from 1311. The town was probably founded in the 1230s. Existence of the church is first mentioned in 1352.[2]
Sights[]
The town is known for its castle complex, made up of seven buildings in the Saxon Renaissance style. It contains two castles (called Dolní and Horní – "Upper" and "Lower"), Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Chapel of the Sorrowful Mother of God, and three houses. The complex was built by the Salhausen noble family in the 16th century.[3]
Notable people[]
- Kurt Pscherer (1915–2000), Austrian theatre director
- Roland Ducke (1934–2005), German footballer
- Peter Ducke (born 1941), German footballer
Twin towns – sister cities[]
Benešov nad Ploučnicí is twinned with:[4]
Heidenau, Germany
References[]
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
- ^ "O městě" (in Czech). Město Benešov nad Ploučnicí. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ "Zámek" (in Czech). Město Benešov nad Ploučnicí. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Benešov nad Ploučnicí. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
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