Velké Žernoseky
Municipality
View from the northeast
View from the northeast
Flag of Velké Žernoseky
Flag
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
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictLitoměřice
First mentioned1218
Area
 • Total2.96 km2 (1.14 sq mi)
Elevation
151 m (495 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total500
 • Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
412 01
Websitewww.velke-zernoseky.cz

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

View from the left bank of the Elbe
Vineyards

Velké Žernoseky is located about 4 kilometres (2 mi) west of Litoměřice and 14 km (9 mi) south of Ústí nad Labem. It lies on the right bank of the Elbe River in the Central Bohemian Uplands. The highest point is the hill Strážiště at 362 metres (1,188 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Velké Žernoseky is in the foundation deed of the Litoměřice Chapter from 1218.[2]

Economy

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.[3]

Sights

The Church of Saint Nicholas was built in the Gothic style in the 14th century and rebuilt in the 16th century.[4]

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.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. 1 2 "Naše obec" (in Czech). Obec Velké Žernoseky. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  3. ↑ "Region vinařství" (in Czech). Obec Velké Žernoseky. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  4. ↑ "Kostel sv. Mikuláše" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
  5. ↑ "Region vinařství" (in Czech). Žernosecké vinařství s.r.o. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
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