Kyšice is a municipality and village in

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in the

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of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Kych, meaning "the village of Kych's people".

Geography

Kyšice is located about east of

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. It lies mostly in the

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, but it also extends into the

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in the north. The highest point is the hill Na Pohodnici at above sea level. The Klabava River crosses the municipal territory in the northeast.

History

The first written mention of Kyšice is from 1336.

Demographics

Transport

The railway line Plzeň–Beroun passes through the municipality, but there is no train station.

Sights

The historic centre of the village is well preserved and is protected as a village monument zone. It consists of many examples of folk Neoclassical architecture. The main landmark is a Neoclassical chapel from 1827.

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kysice Villages in Plzeň-City District