Netvořice

Netvořice is a market town in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.

Netvořice
Míru Square
Míru Square
Netvořice is located in Czech Republic
Netvořice
Netvořice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°48′57″N 14°31′6″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictBenešov
First mentioned1205
Area
  Total17.88 km2 (6.90 sq mi)
Elevation
352 m (1,155 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total1,200
  Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
257 44
Websitewww.netvorice.cz

Administrative parts

Villages and hamlets of Dunávice, Lhota, Maskovice, Radějovice, Tuchyně and Všetice are administrative parts of Netvořice.

Geography

Netvořice is located about 12 kilometres (7 mi) west of Benešov and 23 km (14 mi) south of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is the hill Holý at 516 m (1,693 ft) above sea level. The Brejlovský Brook flows through the market town.

History

The first written mention of Netvořice is in a deed of King Ottokar I of Bohemia from 1205.[2] From 1683 to 1918, Netvořice was owned by the Metropolitan Chapter at Saint Vitus as part of the Lešany estate.[3]

Sights

The landmark of Netvořice is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The original church was built in the 14th or 15th century. It was replaced by the current Baroque building in 1747–1753.[4]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Doba nejstarší" (in Czech). Městys Netvořice. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  3. "Netvořice majetkem Svatovítské kapituly" (in Czech). Městys Netvořice. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  4. "Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
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