Děčany: Hotels and Accommodation

Děčany lies at the foot of the 306-metre-high Baba hill.

Landscape and History

Baba is a wooded peak of the České středohoří highlands above Děčany. On the western slope there is a high, distinctive rock offering beautiful views westwards of the peaks of Milá, Oblík and Srdov, as well as the surrounding area. The hamlet of Semeč, part of Děčany, lies in the České středohoří Protected Landscape Area.

The first written mention of Děčany probably dates back to 1226. Historical features in Děčany also include a wayside shrine.

Church and Culture

The Church of St Martin in Solany, a hamlet of Děčany, was built at the beginning of the second half of the 14th century. Its presbytery with a cross vault and a six-ribbed vault dates from this period. The church organ was built in 1867 by Prague organ builder Karel Vocelka.

The Church of St Martin is owned by the municipality and is used for cultural events, as well as being popular for wedding ceremonies.

Railway Line and Destinations

The Lovosice–Most railway line, built between 1897 and 1898, is now operated in Solany by AŽD as the Švestková dráha. The U10 service of the Švestková dráha is operated by AŽD Praha; the tariffs and conditions of carriage of the Ústecký kraj Integrated Transport System and the One Ticket standard fare apply on the trains.

The Švestková dráha takes passengers to the Bohemian Garnet Museum, to Ulrike von Levetzow, beneath the castles of Košťálov and Oltářík, and into the surrounding countryside.

Solanka from Solany

The Solanka pear variety has been known in Solany since the mid-19th century and also became known abroad. Solanka pears were still exported abroad in the 1950s and were the most expensive pears in the first half of the 20th century.

Other Places

Libotenice, Horní Řepčice, Brňany, Lukavec U Lovosic, Kleneč, Vrutice, Štětí, Klapý

To the main travel overview: Litoměřice District.