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.

Velké Žernoseky
Municipality
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Velké Žernoseky Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°33′19″N 14°9′24″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Ústí nad Labem
District	Litoměřice
First mentioned	1218
Area
• Total	2.96 km2 (1.14 sq mi)
Elevation	151 m (495 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	495
• Density	170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	412 01
Website	www.velke-zernoseky.cz

Geography

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 from 1218, in the foundation deed of the Litoměřice Chapter.[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

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Velké Žernoseky.

• Official website

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