Chotěšice is a municipality and village in
Nymburk District in the
Central Bohemian Region
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of the
Czech Republic
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. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Administrative parts
Villages of Břístev, Malá Strana, Nouzov and Nová Ves are administrative parts of Chotěšice.
Geography
Chotěšice is located about northeast of
Nymburk and northeast of
Prague
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. It lies in the
Central Elbe Table
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Directions and generalised locations
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lowland. The Smíchovský Stream flows through the municipality.
History
The first written mention of Chotěšice is in a deed of King
Ottokar I of Bohemia
Ottokar I ( cs, Přemysl Otakar I.; c. 1155 – 1230) was Duke of Bohemia periodically beginning in 1192, then acquired the title of King of Bohemia, first in 1198 from Philip of Swabia, later in 1203 from Otto IV of Brunswick and in 1212 (a ...
from 1199.
Sights
The landmark of Chotěšice is the Church of the Sending of the Holy Apostles. It was first mentioned in the 14th century and rebuilt in the Renaissance style in 1599.
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Gallery
Chotěšice, municipal office 2.jpg, Main street with the municipal office
Chotěšice kostel Rozeslání svatých apoštolů.jpg, Church of the Sending of the Holy Apostles
Chotěšice, west part.jpg, Old barn
References
External links
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Villages in Nymburk District