Villages of Kochovice, Malešov and Velešice are administrative parts of Hoštka.
Geography
Hoštka is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Litoměřice and 28 km (17 mi) southeast of Ústí nad Labem. It lies in the Ralsko Uplands. The highest point is at 305 m (1,001 ft) above sea level. The Obrtka stream flows through the town. The municipal territory is bordered by the Elbe on the south.
History
The first written mention of Hoštka is from 1266, when it was established by King Ottokar II of Bohemia. Until the 1360s, it was owned by Mikuláš Srša and his descendants. During their rule, Hoštka developed and expanded. The next owner was the bishopric in Prague. In the second half of the 16th century, Hoštka developed rapidly, a paper mill was established here, and tolls were collected on the Elbe.[2]
Development was interrupted by the Thirty Years' War, during which Hoštka was damaged, but after the war it prospered again and the population grew. Ethnic Germans prevailed over Czechs, but even their minority was numerous. In 1853, Hoštka was promoted to a town. From 1938 to 1945, it was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of Reichsgau Sudetenland. After the World War II, the German population was expelled and partially replaced by Czechs.[2]
Sights
The Church of Saint Othmar was built in the late 15th century. The originally Gothic church was rebuilt in the early 18th century, but it preserved its Gothic core. Its tall prismatic tower is the landmark of the town square.[3]
The Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was built in the Baroque style in 1762. The baroque Column of the Holy Trinity dates from 1737.[2]
^ abc"Historie" (in Czech). Město Hoštka. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
^"Kostel sv. Otmara" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hoštka.
Official website
January 08, 2023
hoštka, german, gastorf, town, litoměřice, district, Ústí, labem, region, czech, republic, about, inhabitants, towntown, squareflagcoat, armslocation, czech, republiccoordinates, 48694, 33361, 48694, 33361, coordinates, 48694, 33361, 48694, 33361country, czech. Hostka German Gastorf is a town in Litomerice District in the Usti nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic It has about 1 800 inhabitants HostkaTownTown squareFlagCoat of armsHostkaLocation in the Czech RepublicCoordinates 50 29 13 N 14 20 1 E 50 48694 N 14 33361 E 50 48694 14 33361 Coordinates 50 29 13 N 14 20 1 E 50 48694 N 14 33361 E 50 48694 14 33361Country Czech RepublicRegionUsti nad LabemDistrictLitomericeFirst mentioned1266Government MayorMilan KonfrstArea Total18 80 km2 7 26 sq mi Elevation184 m 604 ft Population 2022 01 01 1 Total1 751 Density93 km2 240 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal code411 72Websitewww wbr hostka wbr cz Contents 1 Administrative parts 2 Geography 3 History 4 Sights 5 Notable people 6 References 7 External linksAdministrative parts EditVillages of Kochovice Malesov and Velesice are administrative parts of Hostka Geography EditHostka is located about 15 kilometres 9 mi southeast of Litomerice and 28 km 17 mi southeast of Usti nad Labem It lies in the Ralsko Uplands The highest point is at 305 m 1 001 ft above sea level The Obrtka stream flows through the town The municipal territory is bordered by the Elbe on the south History EditThe first written mention of Hostka is from 1266 when it was established by King Ottokar II of Bohemia Until the 1360s it was owned by Mikulas Srsa and his descendants During their rule Hostka developed and expanded The next owner was the bishopric in Prague In the second half of the 16th century Hostka developed rapidly a paper mill was established here and tolls were collected on the Elbe 2 Development was interrupted by the Thirty Years War during which Hostka was damaged but after the war it prospered again and the population grew Ethnic Germans prevailed over Czechs but even their minority was numerous In 1853 Hostka was promoted to a town From 1938 to 1945 it was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of Reichsgau Sudetenland After the World War II the German population was expelled and partially replaced by Czechs 2 Sights EditThe Church of Saint Othmar was built in the late 15th century The originally Gothic church was rebuilt in the early 18th century but it preserved its Gothic core Its tall prismatic tower is the landmark of the town square 3 The Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was built in the Baroque style in 1762 The baroque Column of the Holy Trinity dates from 1737 2 Notable people EditJohann Joseph Abert 1832 1915 German composerReferences Edit Population of Municipalities 1 January 2022 Czech Statistical Office 2022 04 29 a b c Historie in Czech Mesto Hostka Retrieved 2022 09 14 Kostel sv Otmara in Czech National Heritage Institute Retrieved 2022 09 14 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hostka Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hostka amp oldid 1110251401, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
