Radošovice (Benešov District)
Administrative parts
The villages of Lipiny u Radošovic and Onšovice are administrative parts of Radošovice.
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Radoš, meaning "the village of Radoš's people".
Geography
Radošovice is located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) east of Benešov and 41 km (25 mi) southeast of Prague. It lies mostly in the Vlašim Uplands, but the western part of the municipal territory extends into the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at 480 m (1,570 ft) above sea level. The Chotýšanka River flows along the western and northern municipal border.
History
The first written mention of Radošovice is from 1318.
Demographics
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Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Radošovice is the Church of Saint Vitus. Its oldest parts are from the early Gothic period. The church was rebuilt in the Gothic style, then in the Baroque style. Its current appearance is the result of modern modifications.
References
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
- ^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). p. 529.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Kostel sv. Víta" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-02-21.