Česká Lípa District

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Česká Lípa District
Okres Česká Lípa
—  District  —
Česká Lípa town
District location in the Liberec Region within the Czech Republic
Municipalities of Česká Lípa District
Country  Czech Republic
Region Liberec Region
Capital Česká Lípa
Area
 • Total 1,072.91 km2 (414.25 sq mi)
Population (2009)
 • Total 105 662
 • Density 98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Česká Lípa District (Okres Česká Lípa in Czech) is a district (okres) within the Liberec Region (Liberecký kraj) of the Czech Republic. Its capital city is Česká Lípa.

[edit] Complete list of towns and villages

Česká Lípa - Bezděz - Blatce - Blíževedly - Bohatice - Brniště - Chlum - Chotovice - Cvikov - Doksy - Dubá - Dubnice - Hamr na Jezeře - Holany - Horní Libchava - Horní Police - Jestřebí - Kamenický Šenov - Kozly - Kravaře - Krompach - Kunratice u Cvikova - Kvítkov - Luka - Mařenice - Mimoň - Noviny pod Ralskem - Nový Bor - Nový Oldřichov - Okna - Okrouhlá - Pertoltice pod Ralskem - Polevsko - Provodín - Prysk - Radvanec - Ralsko - Skalice u České Lípy - Skalka u Doks - Sloup v Čechách - Slunečná - Sosnová - Stráž pod Ralskem - Stružnice - Stvolínky - Svojkov - Svor - Tachov - Tuhaň - Velenice - Velký Valtinov - Volfartice - Vrchovany - Zahrádky - Zákupy - Žandov - Ždírec

  • Town Hall in Česká Lípa

  • Former Augustinian monastery in Česká Lípa with All Saint's Church (founded by Wallenstein in 1627), nowadays seat of regional museum

  • Partially preserved Lipý Castle (13/14th c.) in Česká Lípa

  • Červený dům (The Red House), a Renaissance palace from late 16th century in Česká Lípa

  • 13th century Gothic church of St Mary Magdalene in Česká Lípa

  • Ploučnice River, a tribnutary of the Elbe, in village of Stružnice

  • Racing circuit in Sosnová near Česká Lípa

  • Main square in Doksy, a popular summer resort on shores of Mácha Lake

  • A beach at Mácha Lake with hill of Bezděz on the horizon

  • Mácha Lake with surrounding forests as seen from Bezděz Castle

  • Landscape around Mácha Lake as seen from Borný hill

  • Průrva Ploučnice (Ploučnice Breakthrough), a 16th century millrace cut through sandstone massive near Noviny pod Ralskem

  • Town of Zákupy, internationally more known under German name Reichstadt

  • Zákupy Chateau, titular seat of Napoleon II who was created Duke of Reichstadt

  • Holy Trinity column and town hall (right) in Zákupy

  • ČD Class 814 diesel multiple unit at Zákupy railway station

  • Former bailiff's house in Bohatice near Mimoň

  • Sandstone rocks of Vranovské skály (Vranov Rocks) near Mimoň

  • Town of Mimoň as seen from lookout point on nearby rocks

  • SS Peter and Paul church in Mimoň

  • View over roofs of Mimoň

  • Typical communist era prefab block of flats (Czech: panelák) in Mimoň

  • Town hall and medical centre in Stráž pod Ralskem

  • Remains of uranium mining by means of solution in hydrofluoric acid near Stráž pod Ralskem. A costly repair of environmental damages is scheduled to run until ca. 2030.

  • Mining engine permanently displayed in Stráž pod Ralskem commemorates also conventional uranium mine, which operated near the town until 1990s.

  • Defunct uranium mine in Hamr na Jezeře

  • Hamerský rybník (Hamr Pond) in Hamr na Jezeře

  • Aerial view of the Ralsko hill, a prominent feature in central eastern part of the district. Its Czech name name derives from resemblance of its shape to ploughshare.

  • Ruin of medieval Ralsko Castle on top of the homonymous hill

  • Former military area of Ralsko - vast portion of almost uninhabited landscape between hills of Ralsko and Bezděz - nowadays a paradise for mushroom pickers and bicycle tourists.

  • This steppe near Ralsko was until recently a tank proving ground. Most of the area have been cleaned but in some places signs still warn visitors of unexploded ordnance.

  • Abandoned Soviet Army structure in former military area. Soviet forces were stationed here between 1969 and 1991.

  • Bunkers for military planes at former air force base of Hradčany. During the Cold War this location was among most important bases of Warsaw Pact in Central Europe.

  • A natural arch in Hradčanské stěny, sandstone rocks between Doksy and Mimoň

  • Bizarre erosion of sandstone in rocks of Hradčanské stěny between Doksy and Mimoň

  • Hradčanský rybník (Hradčany Pond)

  • Swamps in Břehyně-Pecopala nature reserve with voth hills of Bezděz in the background

  • Double hill of Bezděz as seen from Houska Castle

  • Village of Bezděz as seen from the castle of the same name

  • Bezděz Castle, one of most important in Bohemia was built by King Přemysl Otakar II in 13th century

  • Cross vault of the Bezděz Castle chapel, an example of 13th century Gothic architecture

  • Houska Castle near Blatce in south of the district. It was built in late 13th century and later partially transformed in Renaissance style.

  • An early 16th century fresco with a hunting scene at Houska Castle, a popular destination for tourists interested in paranormal effects (a local legend says the castle was built upon hole to Hell).

  • Hikers gathered at summit of Nedvězí hill in southern edge of the district

  • 360-degree panorama from summit of Nedvězí hill. Despite its relative low elevation (458 m) it offers view of almost one third of Bohemia.

  • Small town of Dubá in hops growing region in SW of the district and surrounding landscape

  • Town hall in Dubá

  • Houses in town square of Dubá

  • Church of the Holy Cross in Dubá

  • Aerials at the astrophysical observatory and satellite tracking station of Czech Academy of Sciences in Panská Ves, part of Dubá town

  • Houses along road in Pavličky, part of Tuhaň municipality. In rural locations many houses are used only for recreational purposes.

  • Picturesque sandstone "staff" at Čap hill in northern part of Kokořínsko Protected Landscape Area near Dubá

  • Husa (The Goose) rock, another landmark of northern Kokořínsko

  • Pine forests and sandstone rocks near Dubá forms almost literally embody fourth verse from Czech national anthem

  • Solitary hill of Ronov is a major feature in west of the district

  • Landscape in western part of the district abounds in ponds, here as seen from Ronov hill

  • Baroque Holy Trinity column in Blíževedly

  • Vísecká rychta (Vísky Bailiff's House) in Kravaře, with dimensions of 33×17×28 m presumably the largest timbered living house in Bohemia. Nowadays it houses a branch of regional museum.

  • Small market town of Holany

  • Traditional timber houses in Holany

  • Novozámecký rybník (New Castle Pond), an important migratory bird sanctuary covered by Ramsar Convention

  • Zahrádky Chateau in village of Zahrádky, currently under restoration after 2003 fire

  • Sand processing plant at a sand mine near Provodín

  • Sandstone rock turned into castle above village of Jestřebí

  • Town square in Žandov

  • Pilgrimage church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Horní Police

  • Winter view of chateau in Horní Police

  • Basalt columns at Panská skála (Lord's Rock) near Kamenický Šenov, one of most popular geological landmarks in the Czech Republic. Also called Kamenné varhany (Stone Organ).

  • Village of Prácheň, part of Kamenický Šenov

  • Holy Trinity church in village of Polevsko

  • Landscape around Nový Bor in north of the district

  • Aerial view of Nový Bor, the second largest town within the district

  • Peace Square in Nový Bor

  • Assumption church in Nový Bor. Unlike other towns in Bohemia Nový Bor was founded almost recently - in early 18th century.

  • Glassworking museum in Nový Bor

  • Glassworking school in Nový Bor, the town is world famous for its Bohemian crystall glass

  • Traditional rural architecture in village of Janov, part of Nový Bor

  • Detail of a window

  • Thoroughfare in village of Radvanec

  • Village of Sloup v Čechách with Lusatian Mountains in the background

  • Rock castle of Sloup (literally: Pillar) in Sloup v Čechách

  • Rock chapel in Modlivý důl (Valley of Prayers) near Svojkov

  • Landscape of Lusatian Mountains near Cvikov, Mt. Klíč in the right

  • Spring in a beech forest in Lusatian Mountains

  • Two crossed tree trunks from coat of arms of Ronov family, who ruled most of the region in high Middle Ages

  • Liberation Square in town of Cvikov

  • Sandstone rock formations of Dutý kámen (Hollow Stone) in Lusatian Mountains near Cvikov

  • Statue of Emperor Joseph II in Kunratice u Cvikova. The popular 18th century monarch toured Northern Bohemia several times while making preparations for defense against neighbouring Prussia.

  • Traditional timber framed house in Kunratice u Cvikova

  • Totenstein (Rock of Death) in Lusatian Mountains near Kunratice u Cvikova with carvings depicting local folk legend about an evil knight

  • Memorial to Czechoslovak State Defense Guard on state border near Mařenice commemorates victims of 1938 clashes with Nazi Sudetendeutsches Freikorps.

[edit] External links

Districts of the Liberec Region

Coordinates: 50°41′12″N 14°32′14″E / 50.68667°N 14.53722°E / 50.68667; 14.53722

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