Rožmberk nad Vltavou

Rožmberk nad Vltavou (German: Rosenberg) is a town in Český Krumlov District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. The urban area with Rožmberk Castle is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Rožmberk nad Vltavou
Town
Rožmberk nad Vltavou seen from the castle
Rožmberk nad Vltavou seen from the castle
Flag of Rožmberk nad Vltavou
Flag
Coat of arms of Rožmberk nad Vltavou
Coat of arms
Rožmberk nad Vltavou is located in Czech Republic
Rožmberk nad Vltavou
Rožmberk nad Vltavou
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 48°39′19″N 14°22′1″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictČeský Krumlov
First mentioned1250
Area
 • Total24.81 km2 (9.58 sq mi)
Elevation
528 m (1,732 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total395
 • Density16/km2 (41/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
382 18
Websitewww.mestorozmberk.cz

Administrative parts

The village of Přízeř is an administrative part of Rožmberk nad Vltavou.

Geography

Rožmberk nad Vltavou is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) south of Český Krumlov and 35 km (22 mi) south of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Velenecký vrch at 822 m (2,697 ft) above sea level. The Vltava River flows through the town.

History

Rožmberk was founded in the middle of the 13th century. It developed on a trade route from Český Krumlov to Linz in Austria. While owned by the Bohemian aristocratic Rosenberg family, it obtained town rights and grew in wealth. In 1620 the town became property of Charles Bonaventure, Count of Bucquoy.[2]

Sights

Rožmberk nad Vltavou is most known for Rožmberk Castle. Owned by the state, it is open to the public and offers sightseeing tours.[3]

The second important landmark of the town is the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was first mentioned in 1271. The early Gothic church was rebuilt in the late Gothic style in the late 15th century, and the tower was added.[2][4]

Other sights include burgher houses on the town square, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.[2]

Notable people

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

Rožmberk nad Vltavou is twinned with:[5]

  • Rožmberk Castle
    Rožmberk Castle
  • Church of Saint Nicholas
    Church of Saint Nicholas
  • Sculpture on the bridge across the Vltava
    Sculpture on the bridge across the Vltava
  • Sculpture of Saint John of Nepomuk
    Sculpture of Saint John of Nepomuk

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Město" (in Czech). Město Rožmberk nad Vltavou. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
  3. "Home". Rožmberk Castle. National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  4. "Kostel sv. Mikuláše" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  5. Kyselová, Zuzana (2017-06-22). "Partnerství města Rožmberk s Freistadtem slaví výročí" (in Czech). Deník.cz. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
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