Český Šternberk (German: Böhmisch Sternberg) is a market town in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants. It is known for the Český Šternberk Castle, located on the cliffs above the market town.

Český Šternberk
Market town
View from the castle
Coat of arms
Český Šternberk Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°48′40″N 14°55′49″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Central Bohemian
District	Benešov
First mentioned	1242
Area
• Total	5.47 km2 (2.11 sq mi)
Elevation	310 m (1,020 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	163
• Density	30/km2 (77/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	257 26
Website	www.ceskysternberk.eu

Geography

Český Šternberk is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) east of Benešov and 39 km (24 mi) southeast of Prague. It is situated in the Vlašim Uplands. The highest point of the municipal territory is a hill at 463 m (1,519 ft) above sea level.

Český Šternberk lies the bend of the Sázava River. The Blanice forms the southern municipal border and flows into the Sázava.

History

Český Šternberk Castle was founded around 1241 by Zdeslav of Divišov, later known as Zdeslav of Sternberg.[2] The village was founded shortly after as a sub-castle settlement of the castle. The first written mention of the settlement is from 1242 and in 1654, it was first mentioned as a market town. Along with the castle, the village expanded to its present form and in 1901, it became linked by railway, which helped the development of tourism.[3]

Sights

Český Šternberk Castle is the landmark of the market town. It is open to the public.[2]

Notable people

• Zdeněk Sternberg (1923–2021), count and owner of the castle; died here

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Český Šternberk.

• Official website
• Virtual show

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