Velké Žernoseky
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Coat of arms of Velké Žernoseky Coat of arms | |
Velké Žernoseky is located in Czech Republic Velké Žernoseky Velké Žernoseky Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°33′19′′N 14°9′24′′E / 50.55528°N 14.15667°E / 50.55528; 14.15667 | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Ústí nad Labem |
| District | Litoměřice |
| First mentioned | 1218 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.96 km2 (1.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Population (2024年01月01日)[1] | |
• Total | 496 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 412 01 |
| Website | www |
Velké Žernoseky is a municipality and village in Litoměřice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.
Geography
[edit ]Velké Žernoseky is located about 4 kilometres (2 mi) west of Litoměřice and 14 km (9 mi) south of Ústí nad Labem. It lies in the Central Bohemian Uplands. The highest point is the hill Strážiště at 362 metres (1,188 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Elbe River.
History
[edit ]The first written mention of Velké Žernoseky is in the foundation deed of the Litoměřice Chapter from 1218.[2]
Demographics
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Economy
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Since the 12th century, Velké Žernoseky is known for viticulture. It belongs to the Litoměřická wine sub-region and is one of the northernmost wine-growing places in Europe.[5]
Transport
[edit ]Velké Žernoseky is located on the railway line Ústí nad Labem–Lysá nad Labem.[6]
Sights
[edit ]The Church of Saint Nicholas was built in the Gothic style in the 14th century and rebuilt in the 16th century.[7]
Velké Žernoseky Castle is a simple Baroque castle in the centre of the village, built in the 17th century on the site of the former fortress.[2] Today it is used as a winery and for accommodation.[8]
References
[edit ]- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024年05月17日.
- ^ a b "Naše obec" (in Czech). Obec Velké Žernoseky. Retrieved 2022年03月24日.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015年12月21日.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021年03月27日.
- ^ "Region vinařství" (in Czech). Obec Velké Žernoseky. Retrieved 2022年03月24日.
- ^ "Detail stanice Velké Žernoseky" (in Czech). České dráhy . Retrieved 2024年04月24日.
- ^ "Kostel sv. Mikuláše" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022年09月09日.
- ^ "Region vinařství" (in Czech). Žernosecké vinařství s.r.o. Retrieved 2022年09月09日.
