The villages and hamlets of Bukovec, Deštná, Dražejov, Dřevčice, Heřmánky, Horky, Horní Dubová Hora, Kluk, Korce, Křenov, Lhota, Nedamov, Nedvězí, Nový Berštejn, Panská Ves, Plešivec, Sušice, Zakšín and Zátyní are administrative parts of Dubá.
Geography
Dubá is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Česká Lípa and 48 km (30 mi) north of Prague. It lies in the Ralsko Uplands. The highest point is the hill Korecký vrch at 465 m (1,526 ft) above sea level. There are two fishponds in the municipal territory, Černý and Rozprechtický. Černý is used for recreational purposes, Rozprechtický is used for fish farming. Most of the territory lies in the Kokořínsko – Máchův kraj Protected Landscape Area.
History
According to archaeological finds, there was an old Slavic settlement, existing from the first half of the 11th century. The first written mention of Dubá and Lords of Dubá is from 1253. The Berka of Dubá family owned the town until 1622. After the Battle of White Mountain, their properties were confiscated and Dubá was acquired by Albrecht von Wallenstein. After that, the owners of Dubá often changed.[2]
Because of large fires in 1692, 1711 and 1845, Dubá never became a big town.[2][3]
The I/9 road (the section from Mělník to Česká Lípa) passes through the municipality.
Sights
Church of the Finding the Holy Cross
The main landmark of the Dubá is the Church of the Finding the Holy Cross. It was built in the late Baroque style in 1744–1760. The interior is equipped with rococo furniture.[3][7]
Nový Berštejn Castle was built in 1553–1567. In 1945, it was confiscated by the state and adapted to a special boarding school. After falling into disrepair, it was to be demolished, but it was bought by a private owner in 1991 and repaired. Since 1997, the castle has been used as a hotel with a sports complex.[2]
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