Úštěk

Úštěk
Town
Town square with SS Peter and Paul church
Flag
Coat of arms
Country Czech Republic
Region Ústí nad Labem
District Litoměřice
Commune Litoměřice
Municipality Úštěk
Elevation 242 m (794 ft)
Coordinates
Area 74.93 km2 (28.93 sq mi)
Population 2,719 (2006-07-03)
Density 36 / km2 (93 / sq mi)
Founded 14th century
Mayor Bohumír Jasanský
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 411 08 - 411 45
Location in the Czech Republic
Wikimedia Commons: Úštěk
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.mesto-ustek.cz

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 2,719 (2006). The town is renowned for its medieval centre where houses with Gothic gables have been preserved.

Attractions

The beautifully restored Ustek Synagogue.

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