Benátky nad Jizerou, Renaissance chateau in Benátky nad Jizerou, Czech Republic
Benátky nad Jizerou is a town along the Jizera River featuring a Renaissance chateau at its center. The settlement spans several administrative sections and includes two additional villages within Mladá Boleslav District.
The settlement evolved from a 1052 village called Obodř into a fortified town in 1346, receiving the name Nové Benátky meaning New Venice. This transformation marked its shift to a more significant settlement with defensive structures.
The chateau houses a museum displaying diverse collections, from Australian Aboriginal artifacts to exhibits about astronomer Tycho Brahe and the musical Benda family. Visitors can explore various artistic and scientific traditions connected to this place.
The D10 motorway connects the town to Prague to the southwest and Mladá Boleslav to the north, making it easily accessible. Visitors can plan their trips between local attractions and nearby larger cities based on their interests.
The chateau housed an astronomical observatory established by Tycho Brahe in 1599 and later became a residence for composer Bedřich Smetana. These two notable figures from different fields linked science and music to this historic location.
Location: Mladá Boleslav District
Location: Млада-Болеслав
Elevation above the sea: 225 m
Shares border with: Zdětín, Jiřice, Brodce, Sedlec, Horky nad Jizerou, Čachovice, Luštěnice, Kochánky, Milovice, Předměřice nad Jizerou, Lipník
Email: mesto@benatky.cz
Website: http://benatky.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.29092,14.82351
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29
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