Měchenice is a municipality and village in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name was initially written as ''Měchynice'' and was derived from the personal name Měchyně. The word ''mechyně'', from which the personal name was derived, denoted ' harlot' in the Middle Ages.

Geography

Měchenice is located about south of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left shore of the Vrané Reservoir, built on the Vltava river. The stream Bojovský potok flows through the municipality into the Vltava.

History

Měchenice is one of the oldest settlements in

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. The first written mention of Měchenice is from 999, when Duke Boleslaus II donated the village to the

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Demographics

Transport

Měchenice is located on the railway line Prague– Dobříš.

Sport

The football club AFK Měchenice was founded in 1927. Today known as TJ Sokol Měchenice, it plays on lower amateur tiers. The tennis club was founded in 1985.

Etymology

Geography

History

Demographics

Transport

Sport

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