Varnsdorf

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Varnsdorf
Town
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General view on Varnsdorf
Flag of Varnsdorf
Flag
Coat of arms of Varnsdorf
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Varnsdorf is located in Czech Republic
Varnsdorf
Varnsdorf
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°54′42″N 14°37′6″E / 50.91167°N 14.61833°E / 50.91167; 14.61833Coordinates: 50°54′42″N 14°37′6″E / 50.91167°N 14.61833°E / 50.91167; 14.61833
Country Czech Republic
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictDěčín
First mentioned1357
Government
 • MayorRoland Solloch
Area
 • Total26.23 km2 (10.13 sq mi)
Elevation
332 m (1,089 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total15,117
 • Density580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
407 47
Websitewww.varnsdorf.cz

Varnsdorf (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvarnzdorf]; German: Warnsdorf, Upper Sorbian: Warnoćicy) is a town in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 15,000 inhabitants. The town lies on the border with Germany, with border crossings to the Saxon towns of Seifhennersdorf and Großschönau.

Administrative parts[]

Aerial view of E. Beneše Square
Church of Saints Peter and Paul on E. Beneše Square

Villages of Studánka and Světliny 1.díl are administrative parts of Varnsdorf.

History[]

The first written mention of Varnsdorf is from 1357. In 1681 Varnsdorf with the whole manor was purchased by the House of Liechtenstein and it remained in their possession until 1919.[2]

In 1849, Old Varnsdorf merged with five municipalities and created a new municipality called Varnsdorf. It was the largest municipality in Austrian Empire by population without town rights. In 1868, Warnsdorf became a town.[2]

Prior to the end of World War I, Varnsdorf was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Following that war, the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye incorporated it, together with the region of Bohemia, into the new country of Czechoslovakia. Following the end of World War II, its ethnic German population was mostly expelled to Germany, and the official spelling of its name was changed from the German "Warnsdorf" to the Czech "Varnsdorf".

In 1980, the municipality of Studánka joined Varnsdorf.[2]

Demography[]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
186915,610—    
188017,604+12.8%
189020,654+17.3%
190023,501+13.8%
191025,589+8.9%
YearPop.±%
192122,242−13.1%
193024,742+11.2%
195015,782−36.2%
196114,089−10.7%
197014,512+3.0%
YearPop.±%
198016,356+12.7%
199116,266−0.6%
200116,040−1.4%
201115,263−4.8%
202115,117−1.0%
Source: Historical lexicon of municipalities of the Czech Republic[3]

Around 2,500 Buddhist Vietnamese live in and around Varnsdorf. The town thus hosts the first Buddhist temple in Czech Republic.[4]

Economy[]

Varnsdorf is an industrial centre of the region. The town became well-known for the texile industry. Its tradition here dates back to 1777, when the Velveta company was founded and became a significant manufacturer of cotton fabrics, especially for clothing purposes.[5][6] Other big textile company with headquarters in Varnsdorf is Frottana, producer of towels.

The engineering industry is represented by Továrny obráběcích strojů – TOS company (machine tools manufacturer) and KWL s.r.o., producer of cable harnesses.[5]

Varnsdorf is also home to the Kocour Brewery, who make a range of ales, including American style IPA and a stout.

Culture[]

Varnsdorf is home to the Town Theatre Varnsdorf. The theatre building includes a gallery.

Sport[]

The town's football club FK Varnsdorf plays in the Czech National Football League.

Sights[]

Varnsdorf Museum

Church of Saints Peter and Paul is the oldest church in the town. It was built in 1774–1776 on the site of the original church from the 13th century. Its late baroque decoration was finished in 1777.[7]

In 1872, the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi in the Romanesque Revival style was built in Studánka. The Old Catholic Church was built in 1875. The neo-Gothic Evangelical church (so-called "Red Church") was built in 1905. The Church of Saint Charles Borromeo was finished in 1912.[7]

Other sights include various Art Nouveau and Neo-Renaissance buildings in the town and Varnsdorf Museum.

Notable people[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Historie v datech" (in Czech). Město Varnsdorf. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Děčín" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 13–14.
  4. ^ "Czech Republic first Buddhist temple opens". Buddhist Channel. 2008-02-06.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Hospodářství" (in Czech). Město Varnsdorf. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  6. ^ "Historie" (in Czech). VELVETA a.s. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Památky" (in Czech). Město Varnsdorf. Retrieved 2021-07-14.

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