Nebesa, Aš


Nebesa is a village and municipal part of Aš in the Karlovy Vary Region of Czech Republic. It has about 30 inhabitants.
In the village there is a chapel of Virgin Mary, a restaurant and bus stop.

Etymology

In Czech, Nebesa means heavens. The German name, Himmelreich, has a similar meaning: himmel means heaven and reich means empire.

History

Nebesa is first mentioned in 1315. During the Seven Years' War an entrenchment was built here by Austrian marshal Macquir. On May 8, 1759 a battle was fought here between armies of Austrian marshal Macquir and Prussian general von Finck.

Geography

Nebesa lies 3 kilometres southeast from Aš, on extensive area which is mostly covered by forests.

Landmarks