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 CZ 50°44′27″N 14°18′23″E / 50.74083°N 14.30639°E / 50.74083; 14.30639Coordinates: CZ 50°44′27″N 14°18′23″E / 50.74083°N 14.30639°E / 50.74083; 14.30639
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
Wikimedia Commons: Benešov nad Ploučnicí
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 and Roland Ducke.

References

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