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[[Image:Location of Czech city Krasna Lipa.png|frame|right|Location of Krásná Lípa in the Czech Republic]] |
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{{Infobox settlement |
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| name = Krásná Lípa |
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| settlement_type = [[Obec|Town]] |
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| image_skyline = Schönlinde-Markt-1.jpg |
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| image_caption = Křinické Square with the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene |
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| image_flag = CZ vlajka Krasna Lipa.jpg |
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| image_shield = Krásná Lípa znak.png |
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| subdivision_type = Country |
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| subdivision_name = {{CZE}} |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of the Czech Republic|Region]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Ústí nad Labem Region|Ústí nad Labem]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of the Czech Republic|District]] |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Děčín District|Děčín]] |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in the Czech Republic |
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| coordinates = {{coord|50|54|48|N|14|30|32|E|display=inline,title}} |
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| leader_title = Mayor |
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| leader_name = Jan Kolář |
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| established_title = First mentioned |
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| established_date = 1361 |
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| area_footnotes = |
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| area_total_km2 = 31.42 |
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| elevation_m = 426 |
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| population_as_of = 2024-01-01 |
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| population_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web |title=Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024|url=https://csu.gov.cz/produkty/population-of-municipalities-qexb0dqr2d|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|date=2024-05-17}}</ref> |
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| population_total = 3367 |
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| population_density_km2 = auto |
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| timezone1 = [[Central European Time|CET]] |
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| utc_offset1 = +1 |
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| timezone1_DST = [[Central European Summer Time|CEST]] |
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| utc_offset1_DST = +2 |
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| postal_code_type = Postal code |
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| postal_code = 407 46 |
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| website = {{URL|https://www.krasnalipa.cz/}} |
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'''Krásná Lípa''' ({{IPA|cs|ˈkraːsnaː ˈliːpa}}; {{langx|de|Schönlinde}}) is a town in [[Děčín District]] in the [[Ústí nad Labem Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 3,400 inhabitants. |
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==Administrative parts== |
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'''Krásná Lípa''' (''Schönlinde'' in German) is a town in the [[Ústí nad Labem Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has cca 3,500 inhabitants. |
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The villages of Dlouhý Důl, Hely, Kamenná Horka, Krásný Buk, Kyjov, Sněžná, Vlčí Hora and Zahrady are administrative parts of Krásná Lípa. |
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==Etymology== |
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Both the Czech and German name literally mean "beautiful [[Tilia|linden]]". |
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* [http://www.krasnalipa.cz/en/index.htm Municipal website] (cs, de, en) |
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==Geography== |
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Krásná Lípa is located about {{convert|25|km}} northeast of [[Děčín]] and {{convert|43|km|abbr=on}} northeast of [[Ústí nad Labem]]. It lies on the border of three nature regions. Most of the municipal territory lies in the [[Lusatian Highlands]], but it also extends into the [[Lusatian Mountains]] in the south and into the [[Elbe Sandstone Mountains]] in the west. The highest point is the hill Široký vrch at {{convert|586|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level. The [[Lužnička]] Stream originates south of the town proper, on the slope of Široký vrch. |
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Krásná Lípa extends into the [[Bohemian Switzerland]] National Park in the west. The headquarters of the administration of the national park is located in the town.<ref>{{cite web |title=Informace dle zákona 106/1999 Sb.|url=https://www.npcs.cz/informace-dle-zakona-1061999-sb|publisher=Administration of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park|language=cs|access-date=2024-07-10}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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[[Category:Towns in the Czech Republic]] |
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The first written mention of Krásná Lípa is from 1361. About 30 families from Upper [[Franconia]] colonized the place. Krásná Lípa belonged to the [[Tolštejn Castle|Tolštejn]] estate until the 16th century, when it was purchased by the Wartenberg family and joined to the [[Česká Kamenice|Kamenice]] estate.<ref name=history>{{cite web |title=Historie a kronika města|url=https://www.krasnalipa.cz/historie.php|publisher=Město Krásná Lípa|language=cs|access-date=2021-07-15}}</ref> |
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John Barnes, an English expert on textile industry, was hired in 1731 to found a spinning factory in the town. In 1731, Krásná Lípa was promoted to a [[Městys|market town]] by Emperor [[Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles VI]]. In 1870, Krásná Lípa became a town.<ref name=history/> |
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[[de:Krásná Lípa]] |
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In 1910, the town proper reached its greatest population with 6,930 inhabitants. The [[Expulsion of Germans from Czechoslovakia|expulsion of Germans]] in 1945–1946 reduced the population by half and more than 300 deserted houses were demolished, others dilapidated.<ref name=history/> |
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==Demographics== |
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{{historical populations |
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|1869|10068 |
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|1880|10221 |
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|1890|10495 |
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|1900|10235 |
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|1910|10174 |
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|1921|8600 |
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|1930|9385 |
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|1950|4368 |
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|1961|4308 |
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|1970|3938 |
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|1980|3819 |
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|1991|3381 |
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|2001|3639 |
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|2011|3490 |
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|2021|3382 |
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|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011|url=https://csu.gov.cz/produkty/historicky-lexikon-obci-1869-az-2015|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Population Census 2021: Population by sex|url=https://vdb.czso.cz/vdbvo2/faces/en/index.jsf?page=vystup-objekt-parametry&z=T&f=TABULKA&sp=A&skupId=4429&katalog=33515&pvo=SLD21001-OB-OK|work=Public Database|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|date=2021-03-27}}</ref>}} |
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==Transport== |
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Krásná Lípa is located on two railway lines: [[Kolín]]–[[Rumburk]] and Děčín–Rumburk.<ref>{{cite web |title=Detail stanice Krásná Lípa|url=https://www.cd.cz/stanice/krasna-lipa/5456659|publisher=[[České dráhy]]|language=cs|access-date=2024-07-10}}</ref> |
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==Sights== |
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[[File:Square in Krásná Lípa 4.jpg|thumb|Bohemian Switzerland House on the town square]] |
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The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is a late Baroque building from 1754, which replaced an old church. In 1777, the tower was built, and in 1816–1818, the extensive staircase in front of the church was built.<ref name=sights>{{cite web |title=Kam ve městě|url=https://www.krasnalipa.cz/kam-ve-meste.php|publisher=Město Krásná Lípa|language=cs|access-date=2021-07-15}}</ref> |
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The town hall is a Neo-Renaissance building with Art Nouveau elements built in 1899–1900, originally as the seat of the savings bank.<ref name=sights/> |
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The Bohemian Switzerland House is a tourist information office with an exposition dedicated to [[Bohemian Switzerland]].<ref name=sights/> |
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The folk architecture in the village of Dlouhý Důl is well preserved and is protected by law as a [[Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones|village monument zone]]. The houses form a preserved compact set of original mostly half-timbered houses.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dlouhý Důl – vesnická památková zóna|url=https://www.pamatkovykatalog.cz/dlouhy-dul-vesnicka-pamatkova-zona-7664338|publisher=CzechTourism|language=cs|access-date=2022-05-26}}</ref> |
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==Notable people== |
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*[[Anthony Heinrich]] (1781–1861), composer and violinist |
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*[[Johann Münzberg]] (1799–1878), textile manufacturer |
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*[[Kurt Marschner]] (1913–1984), operatic tenor |
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*[[Manfred Preußger]] (born 1932), German athlete |
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*[[Gerhard Mitter]] (1935–1969), German racecar driver |
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==Twin towns – sister cities== |
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{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic}} |
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Krásná Lípa is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Partnerská města|url=https://www.krasnalipa.cz/partnerska-mesta.php|publisher=Město Krásná Lípa|language=cs|access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref> |
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*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Kottmar (municipality)|Kottmar]], Germany |
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*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Sebnitz]], Germany |
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*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Żyrardów]], Poland |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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{{commons category|Krásná Lípa}} |
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*{{official|https://www.krasnalipa.cz/}} |
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{{Děčín District}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Krasna Lipa}} |
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[[Category:Cities and towns in the Czech Republic]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in Děčín District]] |
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[[Category:Bohemian Switzerland]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:13, 27 October 2024
Krásná Lípa | |
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 Křinické Square with the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Krásná Lípa Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°54′48″N 14°30′32″E / 50.91333°N 14.50889°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Ústí nad Labem |
| District | Děčín |
| First mentioned | 1361 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jan Kolář |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.42 km2 (12.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 426 m (1,398 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,367 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 407 46 |
| Website | www |
Krásná Lípa (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkraːsnaː ˈliːpa]; German: Schönlinde) is a town in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,400 inhabitants.
Administrative parts
[edit]The villages of Dlouhý Důl, Hely, Kamenná Horka, Krásný Buk, Kyjov, Sněžná, Vlčí Hora and Zahrady are administrative parts of Krásná Lípa.
Etymology
[edit]Both the Czech and German name literally mean "beautiful linden".
Geography
[edit]Krásná Lípa is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Děčín and 43 km (27 mi) northeast of Ústí nad Labem. It lies on the border of three nature regions. Most of the municipal territory lies in the Lusatian Highlands, but it also extends into the Lusatian Mountains in the south and into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in the west. The highest point is the hill Široký vrch at 586 m (1,923 ft) above sea level. The Lužnička Stream originates south of the town proper, on the slope of Široký vrch.
Krásná Lípa extends into the Bohemian Switzerland National Park in the west. The headquarters of the administration of the national park is located in the town.[2]
History
[edit]The first written mention of Krásná Lípa is from 1361. About 30 families from Upper Franconia colonized the place. Krásná Lípa belonged to the Tolštejn estate until the 16th century, when it was purchased by the Wartenberg family and joined to the Kamenice estate.[3]
John Barnes, an English expert on textile industry, was hired in 1731 to found a spinning factory in the town. In 1731, Krásná Lípa was promoted to a market town by Emperor Charles VI. In 1870, Krásná Lípa became a town.[3]
In 1910, the town proper reached its greatest population with 6,930 inhabitants. The expulsion of Germans in 1945–1946 reduced the population by half and more than 300 deserted houses were demolished, others dilapidated.[3]
Demographics
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Transport
[edit]Krásná Lípa is located on two railway lines: Kolín–Rumburk and Děčín–Rumburk.[6]
Sights
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The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is a late Baroque building from 1754, which replaced an old church. In 1777, the tower was built, and in 1816–1818, the extensive staircase in front of the church was built.[7]
The town hall is a Neo-Renaissance building with Art Nouveau elements built in 1899–1900, originally as the seat of the savings bank.[7]
The Bohemian Switzerland House is a tourist information office with an exposition dedicated to Bohemian Switzerland.[7]
The folk architecture in the village of Dlouhý Důl is well preserved and is protected by law as a village monument zone. The houses form a preserved compact set of original mostly half-timbered houses.[8]
Notable people
[edit]- Anthony Heinrich (1781–1861), composer and violinist
- Johann Münzberg (1799–1878), textile manufacturer
- Kurt Marschner (1913–1984), operatic tenor
- Manfred Preußger (born 1932), German athlete
- Gerhard Mitter (1935–1969), German racecar driver
Twin towns – sister cities
[edit]Krásná Lípa is twinned with:[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Informace dle zákona 106/1999 Sb" (in Czech). Administration of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Historie a kronika města" (in Czech). Město Krásná Lípa. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 21 December 2015.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Detail stanice Krásná Lípa" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Kam ve městě" (in Czech). Město Krásná Lípa. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Dlouhý Důl – vesnická památková zóna" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Krásná Lípa. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
External links
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