Verušičky

Verušičky (German: Klein Werscheditz) is a municipality and village in Karlovy Vary District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

Verušičky
Municipality
Luka, a part of Verušičky
Luka, a part of Verušičky
Flag of Verušičky
Flag
Coat of arms of Verušičky
Coat of arms
Verušičky is located in Czech Republic
Verušičky
Verušičky
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°8′30″N 13°10′28″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionKarlovy Vary
DistrictKarlovy Vary
First mentioned1556
Area
 • Total24.78 km2 (9.57 sq mi)
Elevation
574 m (1,883 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total465
 • Density19/km2 (49/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
364 52
Websitewww.obecverusicky.cz

Administrative parts

Villages and hamlets of Albeřice, Budov, Hřivínov, Luka, Malý Hlavákov, Týniště, Vahaneč and Záhoří are administrative parts of Verušičky.

Geography

Verušičky is located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) southeast of Karlovy Vary. It lies mostly in the Doupov Mountains, only the western part of the municipal territory extends into the Teplá Highlands. The highest point is the hill Janský vrch at 717 m (2,352 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Verušičky is from 1556, when there was a fortress. The most important owners of the village were the families of Schlick (1705–1708), Breidenbach (1758–1775) and Nostitz (1775–1799).[2]

Transport

The I/6 road (part of the European route E48, which replaces the incomplete section of the D6 motorway from Prague to Karlovy Vary) passes through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of the Verušičky is the Church of the Holy Trinity. It is a valuable rural Baroque building. It dates from the early 18th century.[3]

The Verušičky Castle was a Renaissance fortress, which was converted into a Baroque castle at the beginning of the 18th century. At the end of the 19th century, it was reconstructed in the pseudo-Gothic style. Today the castle is dilapidated and unused.[4]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "O obci" (in Czech). Obec Verušičky. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  3. "Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  4. "Zámek" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
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