Novosedlice


Novosedlice is a municipality and village in Teplice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,100 inhabitants. It is urbanistically fused with the city of Teplice.

Etymology

The name is derived from nové sedlo, meaning 'new village' in old Czech.

Geography

Novosedlice is located about west of Ústí nad Labem. The municipality is located north of Teplice and is urbanistically fused with this city. It lies in the Most Basin. The highest point is at above sea level.The Bystřice Stream flows along the northern municipal border.

History

The first written mention of Novosedlice is from 1126.

Transport

Novosedlice is located on the railway line Děčín–Jeníkov-Oldřichov, but traffic is limited. From March to November, a historic train ČSD [Class M 152.0] runs on it on weekends and holidays.

Sights

The main landmark of Novosedlice is the Church of Saint Valentine. It was originally built in the Gothic style in the 14th century, before 1384. In 1710–1711, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style. It is a pilgrimage site.

Notable people