Sebuzín
Sebuzín is a village forming one of the districts of the city of Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic.[1] It is located on the right bank of the Labe River,[1] in the Czech Central protected landscape area České Středohoří, on Tlučeň creek 143 m (469 ft) above sea level. The hills Krkavčí skála, Varhošť, Trabice and Deblík are in the surrounding area.
History[edit]
The first mention of Sebuzín was in 1251. The name is derived from Slavonic name Chcebud. Sebuzín was a liege village, which was despoiled during the 30 Years War. The first mention of the school in the village was in 1774. Most of houses where destroyed by a big fire in 1827. In 1855, a cholera epidemic spread.[citation needed]
The main livelihood of the inhabitants is[when?] in growing fruit trees (cherries, apricots, apples, peaches, pears) and exporting it to Germany down the River Labe.
Sebuzín was part of the town of Litoměřice until 1960.[citation needed] It became part of Ústí nad Labem in 1980.[1]
Historic sites[edit]
The Baroque chapel of St. Vincent Ferrer is situated upon the village square in the centre of the village. It is a registered national landmark protected by the state. It was built in 1745. There is a sculpture in the niche and an iron bell in the pinnacle.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Settlement Structure". The Statutory City of Ústí nad Labem. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "kaple sv. Vincence z Ferrery - Památkový Katalog". pamatkovykatalog.cz. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
External links[edit]
- Sebuzin Map at Maplandia.com
50°35′N 14°04′E / 50.583°N 14.067°E
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