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Bezděz (German: Schloßbösig) is a municipality and village in Česká Lípa District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants. It is known for the Bezděz Castle.

Bezděz
Municipality
Bezděz seen from Bezděz hill
Flag Coat of arms
Bezděz Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°32′1″N 14°43′19″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Liberec
District	Česká Lípa
First mentioned	1264
Area
• Total	23.83 km2 (9.20 sq mi)
Elevation	362 m (1,188 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	342
• Density	14/km2 (37/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	472 01
Website	bezdez.cz

Etymology

The name Bezděz is derived from the personal name Bezděd (Besdeth), meaning "Bezděd's (property)".[2]

Geography

Bezděz is located about 21 km (13 mi) southeast of Česká Lípa and 33 km (21 mi) southwest of Liberec. It lies mostly in the Ralsko Uplands, but the southeastern part of the municipal territory also extends into the Jizera Table. The highest point is the hill Bezděz at 606 m (1,988 ft) above sea level. Most of the territory lies in the Kokořínsko – Máchův kraj Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Bezděz is from 1264. In 1291 or 1293, the village was promoted to a town, but it lost its town privileges after Bělá pod Bezdězem was founded in 1304. In 1898, the village was severely damaged by fire.[2]

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 680 —     1880 638 −6.2% 1890 588 −7.8% 1900 499 −15.1% 1910 499 +0.0%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 539 +8.0% 1930 547 +1.5% 1950 339 −38.0% 1961 327 −3.5% 1970 349 +6.7%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 295 −15.5% 1991 279 −5.4% 2001 268 −3.9% 2011 299 +11.6% 2021 358 +19.7%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Economy

There are almost no job opportunities in the municipality, most residents commute to work in nearby towns.[2]

Sights

Bezděz is known for the Bezděz Castle. The well-preserved ruin of a Gothic castle is one of the most important monuments of the whole region.

References

External links

• Official website

На других языках

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[de] Bezděz

Bezděz (deutsch: Schloßbösig) ist eine Gemeinde in der Mikroregion Podralsko im Okres Česká Lípa, Region Liberec, im Norden der Tschechischen Republik. Der Ort hat sich der Euroregion Neiße angeschlossen.

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- [en] Bezděz (Česká Lípa District)

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