Vilémov (Děčín District)

Vilémov (German: Wölmsdorf) is a municipality and village in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.

Vilémov
Municipality
Dolina, a part of Vilémov
Dolina, a part of Vilémov
Flag of Vilémov
Flag
Coat of arms of Vilémov
Coat of arms
Vilémov is located in Czech Republic
Vilémov
Vilémov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°59′26″N 14°20′8″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictDěčín
First mentioned1410
Area
 • Total4.07 km2 (1.57 sq mi)
Elevation
322 m (1,056 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total864
 • Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
407 80
Websitewww.vilemov.cz

Administrative parts

The village of Dolina is an administrative part of Vilémov.

Geography

Vilémov is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Děčín and 41 km (25 mi) northeast of Ústí nad Labem, on the border with Germany. It lies in the Lusatian Highlands. The highest point is at 475 m (1,558 ft) above sea level. The municipality is located in the Šluknov Hook area.

History

The first written mention of Vilémov is from 1410. The village with the same name was founded in this locality around 1280.[2]

Transport
Train stop

Vilémov lies on the railway line from Děčín to Rumburk via Bad Schandau and Sebnitz. The train stop is served by České dráhy in cooperation with DB Regio.[3]

Sport

Vilémov is home to a football club SK Stap Tratec Vilémov, which plays in the lower amateur tiers.

Sights

The main landmark is the Church of the Annunciation. It was built in the Baroque style in 1728–1731. Stations of the Cross around the church were added in 1765–1766.[4]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie Vilémova" (in Czech). Obec Vilémov. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  3. "Detail stanice Dolní Poustevna" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  4. "Kostle Zvěstování Panny Marie" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
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