Bečov nad Teplou

Bečov nad Teplou (German: Petschau) is a town in Karlovy Vary District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as urban monument zone.

Bečov nad Teplou
Town
Bečov Castle
Bečov Castle
Flag of Bečov nad Teplou
Flag
Coat of arms of Bečov nad Teplou
Coat of arms
Bečov nad Teplou is located in Czech Republic
Bečov nad Teplou
Bečov nad Teplou
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°5′0″N 12°50′18″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionKarlovy Vary
DistrictKarlovy Vary
First mentioned1387
Government
 • MayorMiroslav Nepraš
Area
 • Total19.82 km2 (7.65 sq mi)
Elevation
532 m (1,745 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total935
 • Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
364 64
Websitewww.becov.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Krásný Jez and Vodná are administrative parts of Bečov nad Teplou. Krásný Jez forms an exclave of the municipal territory.

Geography

Bečov nad Teplou is located about 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Slavkov Forest. The highest point is the Besídka hill at 713 m (2,339 ft) above sea level. The Teplá River flows through the town.

History

The first written mention of the Bečov Castle is from 1317. It was founded by the Lords of Rýzmburk. The settlement of Bečov was first mentioned in 1387. In 1399, it was promoted to a town.[2]

Transport

Bečov nad Teplou is located on the regional railway line from Karlovy Vary to Mariánské Lázně. It is also the starting point of the lines to Rakovník and to Žlutice.[3]

Sights

Bečov nad Teplou is known for the complex of Bečov Castle and Bečov Chateau. The complex is open to the public and offers guided tours.[4] The exposition contains the second most valuable movable monument in the Czech Republic, the Reliquary of St. Maurus.[5]

The Church of Saint George was built in the late Baroque style in 1763–1767. The tower was finished in 1885.[6]

A notable landmark is the late Baroque town hall. It dates from 1760.[7]

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Bečov nad Teplou is twinned with:[8]

  • General view
    General view
  • Lower part of Bečov nad Teplou
    Lower part of Bečov nad Teplou
  • Gate house of Bečov Castle
    Gate house of Bečov Castle
  • Railway station
    Railway station

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Bečov v letopočtech" (in Czech). Město Bečov nad Teplou. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  3. "Detail stanice Bečov n.Teplou" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  4. "Castle and Chateau History". Bečov Castle and Chateau. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  5. "Archeologové našli další část slavného Relikviáře sv. Maura, druhé nejcennější památky v Česku" (in Czech). Czech Radio. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  6. "Kostel sv. Jiří" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  7. "Radnice" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  8. "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Bečov nad Teplou. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
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