Benešov nad Ploučnicí

Benešov nad Ploučnicí
Town
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Coat of arms
Country Czech Republic
Region Ústí nad Labem
District Děčín
Commune Děčín
Municipality Benešov nad Ploučnicí
River Ploučnice
Elevation 210 m (689 ft)
Coordinates 50°44′27″N 14°18′23″E / 50.74083°N 14.30639°ECoordinates: 50°44′27″N 14°18′23″E / 50.74083°N 14.30639°E
Area 9.77 km2 (3.77 sq mi)
Population 4,056 (2006-08-28)
Density 415 / km2 (1,075 / sq mi)
Mayor Filip Ušák
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 407 22
Location in the Czech Republic
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Statistics: statnisprava.cz

Benešov nad Ploučnicí (German: Bensen) is a town in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. A beautiful castle in Saxon Renaissance[1] style closes the main place.

The Renaissance Castle

It is the birthplace of German footballers Peter, Roland Ducke and Callum Wait.

References

  1. Art et Histoire de la Bohême, p.127, edited in 2007 by Casa Editrice Bobechi, Italy
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