Pyšely is a town in
Benešov District
Benešov District ( cs, okres Benešov) is a district ('' okres'') within Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the town of Benešov.
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in the
Central Bohemian Region
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of the
Czech Republic
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. It has about 2,200 inhabitants.
Administrative parts
The villages of Borová Lhota, Kovářovice, Nová Ves and Zaječice are administrative parts of Pyšely.
Geography
Pyšely is located about north of
Benešov and southeast of
Prague
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. It lies in the
Benešov Uplands. The highest point is a hill at above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Pyšely is from 1295. The greatest development of Pyšely occurred during the rule of the Halleweil family, which owned it from the 17th century until 1734. The village was promoted to a town by Emperor
Leopold I in 1703. After Pyšely ceased to be a town after the World War II, its town title was restored in 2007.
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of the town is the Pyšely Castle. The castle was first documented in 1587, when it was reconstructed in the Renaissance style. Later it was baroque rebuilt. The castle was gradually expanded and a castle park was founded. Since 1956, the building has served as a retirement home.
The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross has a Romanesque origin and probably dates from the 12th century. Its present appearance is the result of extensive reconstructions in the years 1781–1783 and 1861–1862. Next to the church is a rectory, built probably in 1763–1765.
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Notable people
*Emanuel Rádl
Emanuel Rádl (December 21, 1873 – May 12, 1942) was an original Czech biologist, historian of science, philosopher and a critical supporter of Masaryk´s pre-war democratic Czechoslovakia. He earned international renown by his works on th ...
(1873–1942), biologist and philosopher
References
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Cities and towns in the Czech Republic
Populated places in Benešov District