| Český Šternberk | |
| Settlement Type: | Market town |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Central Bohemian |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Benešov |
| Pushpin Map: | Czech Republic |
| Pushpin Relief: | 1 |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in the Czech Republic |
| Coordinates: | 49.8111°N 14.9303°W |
| Established Title: | First mentioned |
| Established Date: | 1242 |
| Area Total Km2: | 5.47 |
| Elevation M: | 310 |
| Population As Of: | 2024-01-01 |
| Population Footnotes: | [1] |
| Population Total: | 184 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone1: | CET |
| Utc Offset1: | +1 |
| Timezone1 Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset1 Dst: | +2 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 257 26 |
Český Šternberk (de|Böhmisch Sternberg) is a market town in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants. It is known for the Český Šternberk Castle, located on the cliffs above the market town.
Český Šternberk is located about east of Benešov and 39km (24miles) southeast of Prague. It lies in the Vlašim Uplands. The highest point is a hill at 463m (1,519feet) above sea level. Český Šternberk is situated at a bend of the Sázava River. The Blanice forms the southern municipal border and flows into the Sázava.
Český Šternberk Castle was founded around 1241 by Zdeslav of Divišov, later known as Zdeslav of Sternberg.[2] The village was founded shortly after as a sub-castle settlement of the castle. The first written mention of the settlement is from 1242 and in 1654, it was first mentioned as a market town. Along with the castle, the settlement expanded to its present form and in 1901, it became linked by railway, which helped the development of tourism.[3]
Český Šternberk is located on the railway line of local importance Ledeč nad Sázavou–Čerčany. The market town is served by two stops.[4]
The main landmark of the market town is the Český Šternberk Castle. It is one of oldest and most valuable aristocratic residences in the country, protected as a national cultural monument.[5] Today it is open to the public and offers guided tours.[2]