Český Šternberk

Český Šternberk
Český Šternberk
Market town
	Coat of arms
	Český Šternberk Location in the Czech Republic
	Coordinates: 49°48′40″N 14°55′49″E / 49.81111°N 14.93028°E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Central Bohemian
District	Benešov
Founded	13th century
Government
• Mayor	Jan Filip
Area
• Total	5.4661 km2 (2.1105 sq mi)
Elevation	310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
• Total	150
• Density	27/km2 (71/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	257 26
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.