Český Šternberk

Coordinates: 49°48′40″N 14°55′49″E / 49.81111°N 14.93028°E / 49.81111; 14.93028

Český Šternberk
Market Town
Coat of arms
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Central Bohemian
District	Benešov
Commune	Benešov
Elevation	310 m (1,017 ft)
Coordinates	49°48′40″N 14°55′49″E / 49.81111°N 14.93028°E / 49.81111; 14.93028
Area	5.4661 km2 (2.1105 sq mi)
Population	150
Density	27 / km2 (70 / sq mi)
Founded	13th century
Mayor	Jan Filip
Timezone	CET (UTC+1)
- summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	257 26
Location in the Czech Republic
Wikimedia Commons: Český Šternberk
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.ceskysternberk.cz/

Český Šternberk (German: Böhmisch Sternberg) is a market town in the Czech Republic. Český Šternberk Castle rests on the cliffs high above the town.

History

The village was founded during the 13th century around Český Šternberk Castle. Along with the castle, the village expanded to its present form in 1901 and it became linked by railway. Many tourists began arriving to visit its castle.

Geography

The village is situated 310 m above sea level at the bend of the Sázava River. Neighboring communities are Čeřenice to the north, Malovidy, Zalíbená and Otryby to the east, Čejkovice and Soběšín to the southeast, Radonice to the south and Šternov and Drahňovice to the northwest.

External links

• Municipal website