Úštěk
Úštěk (; ) is a town in Litoměřice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,900 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reservation. 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 Geography Úštěk is located about northeast of Litoměřice and southeast of Ústí nad Labem. It lies mostly in the Ralsko Uplands, but the municipal territory also extends to the Central Bohemian Uplands on the north, where is located the highest point of Úštěk, the hill Pohorský vrch at . The town is situated on the Úštěcký Stream and on the shore of the Chmelař Pond. 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 Sezima 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. Demographics Sights The town is renowned for its medieval centre, formed by Mírové Square and its surroundings. On the square, houses with Gothic gables have been preserved. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul on the square was built in the late Baroque style in 1764–1772. 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. The restored Úštěk Synagogue also is a significant monument. Gallery References External links Cities and towns in the Czech Republic Populated places in Litoměřice District