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{{Infobox settlement
Dolni Bela is a village in the [[Czech Republic]]. It is located approximately 20 kilometers north north-west of [[Plzen]]. The village had 446 inhabitants as of July 3rd, [[2006]].
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'''Dolní Bělá''' ({{IPA|cs|ˈdolɲiː ˈbjɛlaː}}) is a municipality and village in [[Plzeň-North District]] in the [[Plzeň Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 500 inhabitants.


Dolní Bělá is located approximately {{convert|18|km}} north of [[Plzeň]].
==History==


==Demographics==
The castle of Bela was built between [[1313]] and [[1315]] by Racek, a member of
{{historical populations
the influential Czech house of Hroznata. The village itself was first mentioned in a written document in [[1318]]. The Hroznatas held Bela until
|align=none|cols=1
[[1415]], when they sold it to Neustup and Bavor of Svamberk. The castle was
|1869|675
sold or even confiscated several times during 1400s and 1500s. The most
|1880|705
notable owners during that time were probably the Gutstejns - Volf of
|1890|659
Gutstejn was a robber baron and the castle was confiscated from him in
|1900|622
[[1509]].
|1910|700
|1921|645
|1930|671
|1950|495
|1961|544
|1970|490
|1980|446
|1991|434
|2001|451
|2011|415
|2021|457
|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011|url=https://csu.gov.cz/produkty/historicky-lexikon-obci-1869-az-2015|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Population Census 2021: Population by sex|url=https://vdb.czso.cz/vdbvo2/faces/en/index.jsf?page=vystup-objekt-parametry&z=T&f=TABULKA&sp=A&skupId=4429&katalog=33515&pvo=SLD21001-OB-OK|work=Public Database|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|date=2021-03-27}}</ref>}}


==Sights==
The original heavily fortified castle was rebuilt to a chateau sometimes
The main landmark of Dolní Bělá is the Church of Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It was built in the [[Empire style]] in 1822.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kostel Povýšení sv. Kříže|url=https://www.pamatkovykatalog.cz/kostel-povyseni-sv-krize-15270961|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2022-04-04}}</ref>
towards the end of the 1500s, while owned by the family of Markvarts of
Hradek. At that time, the castle had a prominent guest - [[Krystov Harant]]
stayed there before he started his journey to the Holy Land.


The ruins of [[Bělá Castle]] are located on a hill above the village. The castle was built before 1315. Parts of the [[castle walls]] are all that has survived to the present day, and the dry moats and ramparts are still visible in some places.<ref>{{cite web |title=Historie obce|url=https://www.dolnibela.cz/obec/informace-o-obci/historie-obce/|publisher=Obec Dolní Bělá|language=cs|access-date=2022-04-04}}</ref>
In [[1757]], the castle was purchased by the Cistercian monastery of [[Plasy]].
After Emperor [[Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor|Joseph II]] abolished
religious orders, the property was managed by the Religious Fund.
Around [[1785]], the local people were allowed to take the castle into parts
and use the stones to build their own houses.


==References==
Only several remnants of the castle walls survived to the present day.
{{reflist}}
Also the dry moats and ramparts are still apparent in some places.


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Dolní Bělá}}
* [http://www.dolnibela.cz/ Official village pages (in Czech)]
* [http://www.dolnibela.cz/images/air1.jpg Aerial photo]
*{{official|https://www.dolnibela.cz/}}


{{Plzeň-North District}}
{{coor title dms|49|53|54|N|13|16|28|E}}


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[[Category:Cities and towns in the Czech Republic]]
[[Category:Plzeň-North District]]


{{DEFAULTSORT:Dolni Bela}}
[[cs:Dolní Bělá]]
[[Category:Villages in Plzeň-North District]]


{{Plzeň-geo-stub}}

Latest revision as of 10:56, 20 September 2024

Dolní Bělá
Municipality
Centre of Dolní Bělá
Centre of Dolní Bělá
Flag of Dolní Bělá
Flag
Coat of arms of Dolní Bělá
Coat of arms
Dolní Bělá is located in Czech Republic
Dolní Bělá
Dolní Bělá
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°53′47″N 13°16′24″E / 49.89639°N 13.27333°E / 49.89639; 13.27333
Country Czech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictPlzeň-North
First mentioned1318
Area
 • Total2.15 km2 (0.83 sq mi)
Elevation
460 m (1,510 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total459
 • Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
331 52
Websitewww.dolnibela.cz

Dolní Bělá (Czech pronunciation: [ˈdolɲiː ˈbjɛlaː]) is a municipality and village in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

Dolní Bělá is located approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of Plzeň.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869675—    
1880705+4.4%
1890659−6.5%
1900622−5.6%
1910700+12.5%
1921645−7.9%
1930671+4.0%
1950495−26.2%
1961544+9.9%
1970490−9.9%
1980446−9.0%
1991434−2.7%
2001451+3.9%
2011415−8.0%
2021457+10.1%
Source: Censuses[2][3]

Sights

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The main landmark of Dolní Bělá is the Church of Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It was built in the Empire style in 1822.[4]

The ruins of Bělá Castle are located on a hill above the village. The castle was built before 1315. Parts of the castle walls are all that has survived to the present day, and the dry moats and ramparts are still visible in some places.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  3. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  4. ^ "Kostel Povýšení sv. Kříže" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  5. ^ "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Dolní Bělá. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
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