- Česká Lípa District
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Česká Lípa District
Okres Česká Lípa— District — Česká Lípa town
District location in the Liberec Region within the Czech Republic
Municipalities of Česká Lípa District
Country 
Czech RepublicRegion Liberec Region Capital Česká Lípa Area – Total 1,072.91 km2 (414.3 sq mi) Population (2009) – Total 105 662 – Density 98/km2 (253.8/sq mi) Time zone CET (UTC+1) – Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Česká Lípa District (Okres Česká Lípa in Czech) is a district (okres) within the Liberec Region (Liberecký kraj) of the Czech Republic. Its capital city is Česká Lípa.
Complete list of towns and villages
Česká Lípa - Bezděz - Blatce - Blíževedly - Bohatice - Brniště - Chlum - Chotovice - Cvikov - Doksy - Dubá - Dubnice - Hamr na Jezeře - Holany - Horní Libchava - Horní Police - Jestřebí - Kamenický Šenov - Kozly - Kravaře - Krompach - Kunratice u Cvikova - Kvítkov - Luka - Mařenice - Mimoň - Noviny pod Ralskem - Nový Bor - Nový Oldřichov - Okna - Okrouhlá - Pertoltice pod Ralskem - Polevsko - Provodín - Prysk - Radvanec - Ralsko - Skalice u České Lípy - Skalka u Doks - Sloup v Čechách - Slunečná - Sosnová - Stráž pod Ralskem - Stružnice - Stvolínky - Svojkov - Svor - Tachov - Tuhaň - Velenice - Velký Valtinov - Volfartice - Vrchovany - Zahrádky - Zákupy - Žandov - Ždírec
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Town Hall in Česká Lípa
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Former Augustinian monastery in Česká Lípa with All Saint's Church (founded by Wallenstein in 1627), nowadays seat of regional museum
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Partially preserved Lipý Castle (13/14th c.) in Česká Lípa
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Červený dům (The Red House), a Renaissance palace from late 16th century in Česká Lípa
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13th century Gothic church of St Mary Magdalene in Česká Lípa
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Ploučnice River, a tribnutary of the Elbe, in village of Stružnice
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Racing circuit in Sosnová near Česká Lípa
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Main square in Doksy, a popular summer resort on shores of Mácha Lake
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A beach at Mácha Lake with hill of Bezděz on the horizon
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Mácha Lake with surrounding forests as seen from Bezděz Castle
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Landscape around Mácha Lake as seen from Borný hill
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Průrva Ploučnice (Ploučnice Breakthrough), a 16th century millrace cut through sandstone massive near Noviny pod Ralskem
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Town of Zákupy, internationally more known under German name Reichstadt
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Zákupy Chateau, titular seat of Napoleon II who was created Duke of Reichstadt
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Holy Trinity column and town hall (right) in Zákupy
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ČD Class 814 diesel multiple unit at Zákupy railway station
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Former bailiff's house in Bohatice near Mimoň
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Sandstone rocks of Vranovské skály (Vranov Rocks) near Mimoň
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Town of Mimoň as seen from lookout point on nearby rocks
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SS Peter and Paul church in Mimoň
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View over roofs of Mimoň
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Typical communist era prefab block of flats (Czech: panelák) in Mimoň
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Vartenberk Castle in Stráž pod Ralskem
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Town hall and medical centre in Stráž pod Ralskem
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Remains of uranium mining by means of solution in hydrofluoric acid near Stráž pod Ralskem. A costly repair of environmental damages is scheduled to run until ca. 2030.
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Mining engine permanently displayed in Stráž pod Ralskem commemorates also conventional uranium mine, which operated near the town until 1990s.
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Defunct uranium mine in Hamr na Jezeře
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Hamerský rybník (Hamr Pond) in Hamr na Jezeře
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Aerial view of the Ralsko hill, a prominent feature in central eastern part of the district. Its Czech name name derives from resemblance of its shape to ploughshare.
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Ruin of medieval Ralsko Castle on top of the homonymous hill
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Former military area of Ralsko - vast portion of almost uninhabited landscape between hills of Ralsko and Bezděz - nowadays a paradise for mushroom pickers and bicycle tourists.
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This steppe near Ralsko was until recently a tank proving ground. Most of the area have been cleaned but in some places signs still warn visitors of unexploded ordnance.
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Abandoned Soviet Army structure in former military area. Soviet forces were stationed here between 1969 and 1991.
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Bunkers for military planes at former air force base of Hradčany. During the Cold War this location was among most important bases of Warsaw Pact in Central Europe.
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A natural arch in Hradčanské stěny, sandstone rocks between Doksy and Mimoň
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Hradčanský rybník (Hradčany Pond)
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Swamps in Břehyně-Pecopala nature reserve with voth hills of Bezděz in the background
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Double hill of Bezděz as seen from Houska Castle
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Village of Bezděz as seen from the castle of the same name
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Bezděz Castle, one of most important in Bohemia was built by King Přemysl Otakar II in 13th century
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Cross vault of the Bezděz Castle chapel, an example of 13th century Gothic architecture
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Houska Castle near Blatce in south of the district. It was built in late 13th century and later partially transformed in Renaissance style.
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An early 16th century fresco with a hunting scene at Houska Castle, a popular destination for tourists interested in paranormal effects (a local legend says the castle was built upon hole to Hell).
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Hikers gathered at summit of Nedvězí hill in southern edge of the district
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360-degree panorama from summit of Nedvězí hill. Despite its relative low elevation (458 m) it offers view of almost one third of Bohemia.
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Town hall in Dubá
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Houses in town square of Dubá
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Church of the Holy Cross in Dubá
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Aerials at the astrophysical observatory and satellite tracking station of Czech Academy of Sciences in Panská Ves, part of Dubá town
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Houses along road in Pavličky, part of Tuhaň municipality. In rural locations many houses are used only for recreational purposes.
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Picturesque sandstone "staff" at Čap hill in northern part of Kokořínsko Protected Landscape Area near Dubá
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Husa (The Goose) rock, another landmark of northern Kokořínsko
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Pine forests and sandstone rocks near Dubá forms almost literally embody fourth verse from Czech national anthem
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Solitary hill of Ronov is a major feature in west of the district
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Landscape in western part of the district abounds in ponds, here as seen from Ronov hill
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Baroque Holy Trinity column in Blíževedly
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Vísecká rychta (Vísky Bailiff's House) in Kravaře, with dimensions of 33×17×28 m presumably the largest timbered living house in Bohemia. Nowadays it houses a branch of regional museum.
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Small market town of Holany
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Traditional timber houses in Holany
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Novozámecký rybník (New Castle Pond), an important migratory bird sanctuary covered by Ramsar Convention
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Zahrádky Chateau in village of Zahrádky, currently under restoration after 2003 fire
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Sand processing plant at a sand mine near Provodín
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Sandstone rock turned into castle above village of Jestřebí
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Town square in Žandov
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Pilgrimage church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Horní Police
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Winter view of chateau in Horní Police
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Basalt columns at Panská skála (Lord's Rock) near Kamenický Šenov, one of most popular geological landmarks in the Czech Republic. Also called Kamenné varhany (Stone Organ).
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Village of Prácheň, part of Kamenický Šenov
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Holy Trinity church in village of Polevsko
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Landscape around Nový Bor in north of the district
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Aerial view of Nový Bor, the second largest town within the district
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Peace Square in Nový Bor
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Assumption church in Nový Bor. Unlike other towns in Bohemia Nový Bor was founded almost recently - in early 18th century.
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Glassworking museum in Nový Bor
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Glassworking school in Nový Bor, the town is world famous for its Bohemian crystall glass
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Traditional rural architecture in village of Janov, part of Nový Bor
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Detail of a window
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Thoroughfare in village of Radvanec
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Village of Sloup v Čechách with Lusatian Mountains in the background
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Rock castle of Sloup (literally: Pillar) in Sloup v Čechách
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Rock chapel in Modlivý důl (Valley of Prayers) near Svojkov
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Landscape of Lusatian Mountains near Cvikov, Mt. Klíč in the right
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Spring in a beech forest in Lusatian Mountains
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Two crossed tree trunks from coat of arms of Ronov family, who ruled most of the region in high Middle Ages
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Liberation Square in town of Cvikov
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Sandstone rock formations of Dutý kámen (Hollow Stone) in Lusatian Mountains near Cvikov
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Traditional timber framed house in Kunratice u Cvikova
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Totenstein (Rock of Death) in Lusatian Mountains near Kunratice u Cvikova with carvings depicting local folk legend about an evil knight
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Memorial to Czechoslovak State Defense Guard on state border near Mařenice commemorates victims of 1938 clashes with Nazi Sudetendeutsches Freikorps.
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