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Blanice (Sázava)
The Blanice () is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Sázava (river), Sázava River. It flows through the South Bohemian Region, South Bohemian and Central Bohemian Region, Central Bohemian regions. It is long. Etymology The name is derived from the old Czech word ''blan'', which meant 'meadow'. The name referred to the character of the territory through which it flows. The river is sometimes called Vlašimská Blanice to distinguish it from the Blanice (Otava), eponymous tributary of the Otava. Characteristic The Blanice originates in the territory of Rodná in the Křemešník Highlands at an elevation of and flows to Soběšín, where it enters the Sázava River at an elevation of . It is long. Its drainage basin has an area of . The longest tributaries of the Blanice are: Settlements The most notable settlement on the river is the town of Vlašim. The river flows through the municipal territories of Rodná, Pohnání, Dolní Hrachovice, Mladá Vožic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louňovice Pod Blaníkem
Louňovice pod Blaníkem () is a market town in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. Administrative division Louňovice pod Blaníkem consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Louňovice pod Blaníkem (585) *Býkovice (38) *Mrkvová Lhota (16) *Rejkovice (5) *Světlá (10) Geography Louňovice pod Blaníkem is located about southeast of Benešov and southeast of Prague. It lies in the Vlašim Uplands. The highest point is the mountain of Blaník, Velký Blaník at above sea level, notable as the object of one of the most popular Blaník#Legend, national legends. The Blanice (Sázava), Blanice River flows through the municipal territory. The entire territory lies within the Blaník Protected Landscape Area. History The first written mention of Louňovice is from 1149, when there was founded a women's Premonstratensians, Premonstratensian monastery. In 1420, the monas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pohnání
Pohnání is a municipality and village in Tábor District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 80 inhabitants. Pohnání lies approximately north-east of Tábor, north-east of České Budějovice, and south-east of Prague Prague ( ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in the Czech Republic, largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its P .... Demographics References External links * Villages in Tábor District {{SouthBohemia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Všechlapy (Benešov District)
Všechlapy is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants. Geography Všechlapy is located about east of Benešov and southeast of Prague. It lies in the Vlašim Uplands. The highest point is the hill Skřivánek at above sea level. The Blanice River flows along the eastern municipal border. History The first written mention of Všechlapy is from 1378, when Queen Elizabeth of Pomerania donated the village to the Augustinian women's convent of St. Catherine in New Town of Prague. The convent owned Všechlapy until the 17th century, when it was acquired by the Sternberg family. In 1977–1991, Všechlapy was a municipal part of Divišov. Demographics Transport The D1 motorway from Prague to Brno Brno ( , ; ) is a Statutory city (Czech Republic), city in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. Located at the confluence of the Svitava (river), Svitava and Svratka (river), Svr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libež
Libež is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south .... It has about 300 inhabitants. Demographics References External links * Villages in Benešov District {{CentralBohemia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tehov (Benešov District)
Tehov is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants. Administrative division Tehov consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Tehov (281) * Nemíž (51) *Petříny (9) Etymology The initial name of the settlement was probably Těhov. The name was derived from the personal name Těh, meaning "Těh's (court)". Geography Tehov is located about east of Benešov and southeast of Prague. It lies in the Vlašim Uplands. The highest point is the hill Kosina at above sea level. The Blanice River flows along the western municipal border. History The first written mention of Tehov is from 1352. During the Thirty Years' War the village was burned down and the inhabitants were murdered. After the war, Bedřich of Talmberk bought the village and annexed it to the Vlašim estate. In the next centuries, the owners of Tehov often changed. Demographics Trans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ctiboř (Benešov District)
Ctiboř is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants. Administrative division Ctiboř consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Ctiboř (147) *Hrádek (22) Etymology The name is derived from the personal name Ctibor, meaning "Ctibor's". Geography Ctiboř is located about east of Benešov and southeast of Prague Prague ( ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in the Czech Republic, largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its P .... It lies in the Vlašim Uplands. The highest point is at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left bank of the Blanice River. History The first written mention of Ctiboř is from 1408. Demographics Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hradiště (Benešov District)
Hradiště is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south .... It has about 40 inhabitants. Demographics References External links * Villages in Benešov District {{CentralBohemia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kondrac
Kondrac is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants. Administrative division Kondrac consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Kondrac (407) *Dub (89) *Krasovice (28) Demographics Notable people *Franz Hauser Franz Xaver Hauser (12 January 1794 – 14 August 1870) was a singer, voice teacher and music manuscript collector. Life Franz Hauser was born in Krasovice (today part of Kondrac in the Czech Republic). At his father's insistence, he first studie ... (1794–1870), singer and voice teacher References External links * Villages in Benešov District {{CentralBohemia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ostrov (Benešov District)
Ostrov is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 70 inhabitants. Demographics References External links * Villages in Benešov District {{CentralBohemia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zvěstov
Zvěstov is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. Administrative division Zvěstov consists of 11 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Zvěstov (148) *Bořkovice (21) *Hlohov (12) *Laby (20) *Libouň (65) *Ondřejovec (6) *Otradov (6) *Roudný (91) *Šlapánov (25) *Vestec (6) *Vlastišov (5) Etymology The name is derived from the personal name Zvěst. Geography Zvěstov is located about southeast of Benešov and southeast of Prague. It lies in the Vlašim Uplands. The highest point is the hill Vinná hora at above sea level. History The first written mention of Zvěstov is from 1383. Existence of the local fortress was first documented in 1443. Demographics Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. Sights The most important monument is the Church of Saint Wenceslaus in Libouň. It is a small church with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |