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The Basin of Úštěk is situated in the picturesque landscape of Northern Bohemia, on the boundary of the Nature Reserves of České Středohoří (Czech Highland) and Kokořinsko. The Úštěk area can be found in the Eastern part of the Ústi nad Labem district and forms a part of its border with the Liberec Region. The town of Úštěk was built at the foothills of sandstone walls in the eastern part of České Středohoří with the highest hill of Sedlo (726 meter above sea level). The area is traversed with Loubní, Červený and Úštěcký brooks; the latter empties into the Elbe River near the town of Litoměřice. The Chmelař pond north of the foothills is the largest water area (67 ha) and an important agricultural and economic element of the whole region.

The town, as a preservation area, and its neighborhood have attracted many visitors from the country as well as from abroad who may admire here those many beautiful corners and places. During summer, the small-town atmosphere changes as if touched by a magic wand. The town is also immortalized in many successful films. A number of film heroes were inhabitants of the town in their imaginary film lives, for instance the grandmother in the Oscar award winning film "Kolja", the pilot Maděra from "Zdivočelá země" (Savage Land), or the three deserters in the film "Rebelové" (Rebels). Also, the historical film "Zámek v Čechách" (A Chateau in Bohemia), which starred Jiřina Jirásková, was shot here. The neighborhood of the town has served as exterior scene of film fairy-tales and film stories for children such as the memorable "Páni kluci" (Brave Kids) or "O létajícím ševci" (The Flying Cobbler).

Every year, the listed monuments of the town form splendid coulisses for traditional annual fairs. More and more natives as well as tourists enjoy the rare atmosphere of the past. Another attraction is the Pirates Group who perform fierce fights on the water and on the banks of the Chmelař pond. The goal of such events is entertainment and the presentation of the town. The best award for the organizers are the visitors themselves when they come back again.

The town of Úštěk has a population of 1 600 persons, or 2 700 if all 22 administrative districts are included. The municipality administers an area of 7 000 ha.

Welcome to Úštěk

Touristic eye in Úštěk city

St. Peter and Paul Church

St. Peter and Paul Church The church was built in late Baroque style in the years 1764-1772 in the place of an older St. Michael Church from the 14th century. On both sides of the western front the statues of St. Peter and Paul are placed on the ledge. The main altar is decorated with a painting by Karel Škréta from 1656 representing Mary in conversation with St. Peter and St. Paul. The stone baptismal font in Rococo style is also remarkable. The carvings as well as the carved pulpit were made by the local sculptor Jiří Vančura. The organ case was made by the joiner Ambrož Tauchmann from Hoštka according to Lauterer's design. The organ is more recent and was created in 1915 by Jindřich Šifner from Prague.

Reconstruction works started in 1999, the castle was also equipped with lighting.

Jewish Synagogue

The architectural landmark of this town quarter was formed by a rare looking tower-like building. After the reconstruction, the synagogue will serve as a place for cultural events.

Helfenburk

Helfenburk The romantic ruins of Hrádek (Helfenburk) lie in the picturesque Ptačí Důl valley. The property is mentioned as early as in the 13th century. For a long time it belonged to the Prague archbishops.

The last archbishop was Jan Očko from Vlašim. In the year 1592 the castle was acquired by the noble family of the Sezimas from Ústí. They did not live in the castle but maintained there a small garrison. The tower is accessible and it is an excellent observation point for the near and remote environs.


Czech Bohemian hills


Czech Bohemian hills České středohoří is a relatively large mountain range that encroaches onto the territory of seven districts. Its singularity lies mainly in its considerable height articulation and unique relief. České středohoří can be divided into two sub-units, Verneřické (predominantly on the right bank of the Labe) and Milešovské /on the left bank). Its present appearance is the result oft tectonic elevation, early tertiary- period volcanic activity, and subsequent sedimentation and weathering. Oak and hombeam forests abound here, with beech woods in the higher shaded and damper areas. Among the plants there are significant non- forest groups of rocks and detritus, groups of grassy, sunny banks of a steppe or forest-steppe nature, and groups of so-called "white banks" with an argillite base, where many rare plant species can be found growing (for instance, there are examples of the threatended orchidaceous familly - our orchids). A particular point of interest in the Litoměřice region is the fact that here the largest lizards in Bohemia are to be found (the green lizard), the common occurrence of hot- and cold-loving species of insects on the broken stones, or the occurrence of the kingfisher and dipper nesting on the streams. In 1976 České středohoří was declared a protected nature preserve, on the territory of which thirty-nine natural monuments and reserves are located, fifteen of these being in the Litoměřice region.


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