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'''Kostelec nad Labem''' ({{IPA|cs|ˈkostɛlɛts ˈnadlabɛm}}; {{langx|de|Elbekosteletz}}) is a town in ] in the ] of the ]. It has about 4,300 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an ].


==Administrative parts==
'''Kostelec nad Labem''' is a town in ] of the ]. It has cca 3,000 inhabitants.
The village of Jiřice is an administrative part of Kostelec nad Labem.


==External link== ==Geography==
Kostelec nad Labem is located about {{convert|15|km|0}} south of ] and {{convert|14|km|0|abbr=on}} north of ]. It lies in a flat landscape in the ]. The town is situated on the left bank of the ] River.
* (cs)


==History==
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Kostelec was probably founded by King ] in the second half of the 13th century. The first known owners of Kostelec were the Borš family from Osek, which the settlement was took over by Ottokar II in 1270.<ref name=history>{{cite web |title=Kostelec nad Labem – historie|url=https://www.kostelecnadlabem.cz/kostelec%2Dnad%2Dlabem%2Dhistorie/d-1028/p1=9750|publisher=Město Kostelec nad Labem|language=cs|access-date=2021-07-08}}</ref>


The market town later belonging to Queen ] became the ] of Czech queens. The queen granted privileges to the town and the mill, relieved the town of some duties. There were many ponds around Kostelec. To the northwest stood a water fortress, which well fortified served as a castle. ] pawned Kostelec to his wife ]. She gave the town other privileges, which Charles IV confirmed. Around 1364, the town was hit by a great fire, destroying many houses, after which it lost its town privileges.<ref name=history/>
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In the 15th century, Kostelec was owned by the ] family, from whom the Queen ], the widow of King ], purchased it. Under the rule of King ], in 1486, Kostelec was promoted to a town.<ref name=history/>

The Jewish community was established in Kostelec around 1505. It came to an end in 1940. Jews were mostly buyers, they bought houses in the town, the municipal council also reserved a cemetery for them. They introduced a school for children around 1717. In 1886, the granary was rebuilt into a synagogue, which was demolished after 1948.<ref name=history/>

==Demographics==
{{historical populations
|align=none|cols=3
|1869|2078
|1880|2709
|1890|2917
|1900|3119
|1910|3398
|1921|3549
|1930|3575
|1950|3460
|1961|3543
|1970|3409
|1980|3127
|1991|2888
|2001|2938
|2011|3616
|2021|4252
|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011|url=https://csu.gov.cz/produkty/historicky-lexikon-obci-1869-az-2015|publisher=]|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Population Census 2021: Population by sex|url=https://vdb.czso.cz/vdbvo2/faces/en/index.jsf?page=vystup-objekt-parametry&z=T&f=TABULKA&sp=A&skupId=4429&katalog=33515&pvo=SLD21001-OB-OK|work=Public Database|publisher=]|date=2021-03-27}}</ref>}}

==Transport==
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Kostelec nad Labem is located on the railway line ]–].<ref>{{cite web |title=Detail stanice Kostelec n.Labem|url=https://www.cd.cz/stanice/kostelec-n-labem/5454636|publisher=]|language=cs|access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref>

==Sights==
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The originally a Gothic town hall was rebuilt in the Renaissance style after a fire in 1551, and heavily modified in 1727 and 1820. it is a foot corner building with a prismatic tower, divided by rectangular windows with a pillar in the corner.<ref name=sights>{{cite web |title=O městě|url=https://www.kostelecnadlabem.cz/o%2Dmeste/ds-50/p1=9750|publisher=Město Kostelec nad Labem|language=cs|access-date=2021-07-08}}</ref>

Church of Saint Vitus is a late Gothic building with a presbytery built before 1492, and three-nave from the beginning of the 16th century. In 1566–1567, the church was rebuilt in the Renaissance style, then it was modified in the 17th century and in 1728. The south vestibule is from the middle of the 18th century, and the bell tower was modified in 1829.<ref name=sights/>

The Church of Saint Martin is a cemetery church, originally a parish church built in 1361 at the latest. It was rebuilt in the late Gothic style, and its chapel was renovated in the 17th century. In 1769, it was extended by the western tower and a ] was built.<ref name=sights/>

The old Jewish cemetery was founded in 1594 and is one of the oldest in ]. Only newer tombstones from the second half of the 19th century are preserved. It has around 300 tombstones.<ref>{{cite web |title=Židovský hřbitov v Kostelci nad Labem|url=https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/zidovsky-hrbitov-v-kostelci-nad-labem|publisher=CzechTourism|language=cs|access-date=2021-07-08}}</ref>

The fortress in Kostelec nad Labem was first mentioned in 1359. In 1864, it was turned into a private residence, and it is still used for this purpose today.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tvrz Kostelec nad Labem|url=https://www.hrady-zriceniny.cz/hrad_kostelec_nad_labem.htm|website=hrady-zriceniny.cz|language=cs|access-date=2023-01-29}}</ref>

==Notable people==
*] (1834–1902), operatic soprano

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Kostelec nad Labem}}
*{{official|https://www.kostelecnadlabem.cz/}}

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Latest revision as of 03:23, 27 October 2024

Town in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
Kostelec nad Labem
Town
Komenského Square, centre of the townKomenského Square, centre of the town
Flag of Kostelec nad LabemFlagCoat of arms of Kostelec nad LabemCoat of arms
Kostelec nad Labem is located in Czech RepublicKostelec nad LabemKostelec nad LabemLocation in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°13′36″N 14°35′11″E / 50.22667°N 14.58639°E / 50.22667; 14.58639
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictMělník
First mentioned1270
Government
 • MayorJosef Chalupa
Area
 • Total15.55 km (6.00 sq mi)
Elevation172 m (564 ft)
Population
 • Total4,336
 • Density280/km (720/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code277 13
Websitewww.kostelecnadlabem.cz

Kostelec nad Labem (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkostɛlɛts ˈnadlabɛm]; German: Elbekosteletz) is a town in Mělník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,300 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Administrative parts

The village of Jiřice is an administrative part of Kostelec nad Labem.

Geography

Kostelec nad Labem is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Mělník and 14 km (9 mi) north of Prague. It lies in a flat landscape in the Central Elbe Table. The town is situated on the left bank of the Elbe River.

History

Town hall

Kostelec was probably founded by King Ottokar II in the second half of the 13th century. The first known owners of Kostelec were the Borš family from Osek, which the settlement was took over by Ottokar II in 1270.

The market town later belonging to Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia became the dowry town of Czech queens. The queen granted privileges to the town and the mill, relieved the town of some duties. There were many ponds around Kostelec. To the northwest stood a water fortress, which well fortified served as a castle. Charles IV pawned Kostelec to his wife Elizabeth of Pomerania. She gave the town other privileges, which Charles IV confirmed. Around 1364, the town was hit by a great fire, destroying many houses, after which it lost its town privileges.

In the 15th century, Kostelec was owned by the Berka of Dubá family, from whom the Queen Joanna of Rožmitál, the widow of King George of Poděbrady, purchased it. Under the rule of King Vladislaus II, in 1486, Kostelec was promoted to a town.

The Jewish community was established in Kostelec around 1505. It came to an end in 1940. Jews were mostly buyers, they bought houses in the town, the municipal council also reserved a cemetery for them. They introduced a school for children around 1717. In 1886, the granary was rebuilt into a synagogue, which was demolished after 1948.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18692,078—    
18802,709+30.4%
18902,917+7.7%
19003,119+6.9%
19103,398+8.9%
YearPop.±%
19213,549+4.4%
19303,575+0.7%
19503,460−3.2%
19613,543+2.4%
19703,409−3.8%
YearPop.±%
19803,127−8.3%
19912,888−7.6%
20012,938+1.7%
20113,616+23.1%
20214,252+17.6%
Source: Censuses

Transport

Church of Saint Vitus

Kostelec nad Labem is located on the railway line Neratovice–Čelákovice.

Sights

Church of Saint Martin

The originally a Gothic town hall was rebuilt in the Renaissance style after a fire in 1551, and heavily modified in 1727 and 1820. it is a foot corner building with a prismatic tower, divided by rectangular windows with a pillar in the corner.

Church of Saint Vitus is a late Gothic building with a presbytery built before 1492, and three-nave from the beginning of the 16th century. In 1566–1567, the church was rebuilt in the Renaissance style, then it was modified in the 17th century and in 1728. The south vestibule is from the middle of the 18th century, and the bell tower was modified in 1829.

The Church of Saint Martin is a cemetery church, originally a parish church built in 1361 at the latest. It was rebuilt in the late Gothic style, and its chapel was renovated in the 17th century. In 1769, it was extended by the western tower and a choir was built.

The old Jewish cemetery was founded in 1594 and is one of the oldest in Bohemia. Only newer tombstones from the second half of the 19th century are preserved. It has around 300 tombstones.

The fortress in Kostelec nad Labem was first mentioned in 1359. In 1864, it was turned into a private residence, and it is still used for this purpose today.

Notable people

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ "Kostelec nad Labem – historie" (in Czech). Město Kostelec nad Labem. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  3. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  4. "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. "Detail stanice Kostelec n.Labem" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  6. ^ "O městě" (in Czech). Město Kostelec nad Labem. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  7. "Židovský hřbitov v Kostelci nad Labem" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  8. "Tvrz Kostelec nad Labem". hrady-zriceniny.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2023-01-29.

External links

Towns, market towns and villages of Mělník District


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