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'''Lovosice''' ({{IPA-cs|ˈlovosɪtsɛ|-|Cs-Lovosice.ogg}}; {{lang-de|link=no|Lobositz}}) is a small town in northern [[Bohemia]], in [[Ústí nad Labem Region]]. With population of around 9,000 it is the third largest town in [[Litoměřice]] district.
'''Lovosice''' ({{IPA-cs|ˈlovosɪtsɛ|-|Cs-Lovosice.ogg}}; {{lang-de|Lobositz}}) is a small town in northern [[Bohemia]], in [[Ústí nad Labem Region]]. With population of around 9,000 it is the third largest town in [[Litoměřice]] district.


Lovosice is located on the left bank of the [[Elbe|Labe]] (Elbe) River, at the northern border of the Labe lowlands and at the southern foot of [[Bohemian Highlands]] (České Středohoří). The closest mountain is [[Lovoš (mountain)|Lovoš]]. The capital [[Prague]] is about 60 km towards south.
Lovosice is located on the left bank of the [[Elbe|Labe]] (Elbe) River, at the northern border of the Labe lowlands and at the southern foot of [[Bohemian Highlands]] (České Středohoří). The closest mountain is [[Lovoš (mountain)|Lovoš]]. The capital [[Prague]] is about 60 km towards south.

Lovosice is a surprisingly long and narrow town. This shape is the origin of the common Czech saying "''as long as Lovosice''".


Due to its strategic location, Lovosice is a significant transport junction. Besides a cargo port on the Labe River, the town has a great connection to [[Prague]] and Germany via the [[D8 motorway (Czech Republic)|D8 motorway]] and high speed railway [[Prague]] – [[Ústí nad Labem]] – [[Dresden]].
Due to its strategic location, Lovosice is a significant transport junction. Besides a cargo port on the Labe River, the town has a great connection to [[Prague]] and Germany via the [[D8 motorway (Czech Republic)|D8 motorway]] and high speed railway [[Prague]] – [[Ústí nad Labem]] – [[Dresden]].
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The town is quite industrial with a long tradition of [[chemical industry|chemical]] and [[food|food-processing]] factories.
The town is quite industrial with a long tradition of [[chemical industry|chemical]] and [[food|food-processing]] factories.


[[Image:Městská radnice - Foto Vojtěch Krejčí.JPG|right|thumb|The tower in Lovosice downtown]]
[[Image:Městská radnice - Foto Vojtěch Krejčí.JPG|right|thumb|The former town hall in Lovosice downtown]]


==History of Lovosice==
==History==
The region of Lovosice was inhabited already in the [[Bronze Age]]. Some evidence indicates that the first Czechs lived right here.
The region of Lovosice was inhabited already in the [[Bronze Age]]. Some evidence indicates that the first Czechs lived right here.


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Lovosice was 1756 the site of a major battle between [[Prussia]] and the [[Habsburg Monarchy|Austrian empire]], at the [[Battle of Lobositz]].
Lovosice was 1756 the site of a major battle between [[Prussia]] and the [[Habsburg Monarchy|Austrian empire]], at the [[Battle of Lobositz]].


During [[World War II]], due to the [[Munich Agreement]], Lovosice fell within a German occupation zone, commonly called [[Sudetenland]]. Only 600 Czechs stayed in the town at that time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Historie města Lovosice|url=https://www.meulovo.cz/vismo/dokumenty2.asp?id_org=8770&id=13659&n=historie%2Dmesta%2Dlovosice&p1=35700|publisher=Město Lovosice|accessdate=2019-05-14}}</ref> After the war, the German population was [[Expulsion of Germans after World War II|expelled]] as a result of the [[Beneš decrees]].
During [[World War II]], due to the [[Munich Agreement]], Lovosice fell within a German occupation zone, commonly called [[Sudetenland]]. Only 600 Czechs stayed in the town at that time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Historie města Lovosice|url=https://www.meulovo.cz/vismo/dokumenty2.asp?id_org=8770&id=13659&n=historie%2Dmesta%2Dlovosice&p1=35700|publisher=Město Lovosice|accessdate=2019-05-14}}</ref> After the war, the German population was [[Expulsion of Germans from Czechoslovakia|expelled]] as a result of the [[Beneš decrees]].


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Karl von Czyhlarz]] (1833–1914), Czech–Austrian jurist and politician
* [[Karl von Czyhlarz]] (1833–1914), Czech–Austrian jurist and politician
* [[Alfons Dopsch]], Austrian historian


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.meulovo.cz/ Municipal office]
* [http://www.meulovo.cz/ Official website]


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Revision as of 23:42, 21 May 2020

Lovosice
Town
Lovosice seen from Lovoš mountain
Lovosice seen from Lovoš mountain
Flag of Lovosice
Flag
Coat of arms of Lovosice
Coat of arms
Lovosice is located in Czech Republic
Lovosice
Lovosice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°30′54″N 14°3′4″E / 50.51500°N 14.05111°E / 50.51500; 14.05111
CountryCzech Republic
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictLitoměřice
First mentioned1143
Government
 • MayorMilan Dian (ANO)
Area
 • Total
9.37 km2 (3.62 sq mi)
Elevation
151 m (495 ft)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
8,840
 • Density940/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
410 30
Websitewww.meulovo.cz

Lovosice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈlovosɪtsɛ] ⓘ; Template:Lang-de) is a small town in northern Bohemia, in Ústí nad Labem Region. With population of around 9,000 it is the third largest town in Litoměřice district.

Lovosice is located on the left bank of the Labe (Elbe) River, at the northern border of the Labe lowlands and at the southern foot of Bohemian Highlands (České Středohoří). The closest mountain is Lovoš. The capital Prague is about 60 km towards south.

Due to its strategic location, Lovosice is a significant transport junction. Besides a cargo port on the Labe River, the town has a great connection to Prague and Germany via the D8 motorway and high speed railway Prague – Ústí nad Labem – Dresden.

The town is quite industrial with a long tradition of chemical and food-processing factories.

The former town hall in Lovosice downtown

History

The region of Lovosice was inhabited already in the Bronze Age. Some evidence indicates that the first Czechs lived right here.

The first mention of Lovosice is from April 12, 1143. Prince Vladislav II gave this small village to the Strahov monastery. Emperor Rudolf II promoted the village to the status of town on July 4, 1600.

Lovosice was 1756 the site of a major battle between Prussia and the Austrian empire, at the Battle of Lobositz.

During World War II, due to the Munich Agreement, Lovosice fell within a German occupation zone, commonly called Sudetenland. Only 600 Czechs stayed in the town at that time.[2] After the war, the German population was expelled as a result of the Beneš decrees.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Population of municipalities of the Czech Republic". Czech Statistical Office. 1 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Historie města Lovosice". Město Lovosice. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
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