Leitmeritz

Leitmeritz, an old town, partly walled, of Bohemia, at the head of steamboat navigation on the Elbe, here crossed by a bridge 1805 feet wide, 34 miles W. by N. of Prague. Here are a cathedral (1671) and a bishop's palace; and in the town-house (1535) valuable archives are preserved. Brewing is the staple industry. Fruit, wine, and hops are extensively grown. Pop. 10,854.