Žatec, Royal city in Louny District, Czech Republic.
Žatec is a royal town in Louny District situated along the Ohře River. The historic town center features traditional buildings, while surrounding farmland is dedicated to hop cultivation.
The town was first mentioned in a Latin chronicle in 1004 and received royal privileges from King Ottokar II in 1265. These rights allowed it to develop as a major hop trading center.
The September Dočesná festival brings farmers, brewers, and visitors together to celebrate the hop harvest season. This tradition reflects how deeply hop cultivation is woven into the town's identity.
The town center has multiple accommodation options, restaurants, and good transport connections. Prague is about 68 kilometers to the southeast and easily accessible.
Saaz noble hops have been grown here since the 13th century, a variety known worldwide for its quality. This long tradition led to UNESCO World Heritage recognition in 2023.
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Mederův dům
454 m
Kněžská brána
501 m
Chmelový orloj
295 m
Church of the Assumption
487 m
Synagogue in Žatec
305 m
Holy Trinity column in Žatec
232 m
Libočanská branka
262 m
Town hall in Žatec
330 m
Export Dreher Brewery
1.4 km
Křížova vila
565 m
Dobříčany Castle
4.9 kmŽatec
497 m
Church of Saint James the Greater
329 m
Church of the Coronation of Mary in Žatec
272 m
Římskokatolická farnost-děkanství Žatec
487 m
Church of Saint Wenceslaus
630 m
Water tower
666 m
Church of Saint Wenceslaus
4.6 km
Church of Saint Bartholomew
4.9 km
Žatecká pánev
3.5 km
Church of All Saints (Libočany)
2.3 km
Libočany Castle
2.4 km
Stroupeč (natural monument)
5 km
Staňkovice Castle
4 km
Žatec (natural monument)
2.3 km
Měcholupy Castle
6.8 kmNaučná stezka Holedeč
6 km
Jewish cemetery in Žatec
989 m
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