Úštěk

Úštěk (Czech pronunciation: [ˈuːʃcɛk]; German: Auscha) is a small town in the Ústí nad Labem Region, Czech Republic. It is located 16 km northeast of Litoměřice and has a population of 2,901 (2019). The town is renowned for its medieval centre where houses with Gothic gables have been preserved.

Úštěk

Auscha
Town
Town square with Saints Peter and Paul church
Flag
Coat of arms
Úštěk
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°35′36″N 14°20′55″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictLitoměřice
Founded14th century
Government
  MayorJan Mazíni
Area
  Total74.93 km2 (28.93 sq mi)
Elevation
242 m (794 ft)
Population
 (2019)[1]
  Total2,901
  Density39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
411 08 - 411 45
Websitewww.mesto-ustek.cz

Attractions

The restored Úštěk Synagogue, gothic castle.

References

Old houses in Úštěk


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