Doksy, Municipal town in Česká Lípa District, Czech Republic
Doksy is a municipal town in the Ralsko Uplands located at 266 meters above sea level, comprising seven communities including Břehyně, Kruh, and Staré Splavy. The settlement spreads across rolling terrain with distinct residential areas and surrounding countryside.
King Ottokar II established the settlement around 1264 near Bezděz Castle, with its first documented mention appearing in 1293. This royal foundation set the stage for the town to develop into a significant local center.
The Church of Saint Bartholomew and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary shapes the town center with its baroque design layered over older gothic sections. The building remains central to local life and celebrations, connecting residents to their shared past.
The road network connects the town via the I/38 route linking Mladá Boleslav with Česká Lípa, while a railway line from Kolín to Rumburk runs through the area. These transport links make arrival straightforward whether coming from the region or from neighboring larger cities.
Emperor Charles IV created a large pond in 1367 that transformed the settlement into a popular retreat, eventually leading to the construction of a beach in 1928. This man-made lake still draws visitors today and shows how early infrastructure projects shaped the town's development.
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