Votice (; german: Wotitz) 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.
Complete list of municipalities
Benešov –
Bernartice –
Bílkovice –
Blažejovic ...
in the
Central Bohemian Region
The Central Bohemian Region ( cz, Středočeský kraj, german: Mittelböhmische Region) is an administrative unit ( cz, kraj) of the Czech Republic, located in the central part of its historical region of Bohemia. Its administrative centre is in ...
of the
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, or simply Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The ...
. It has about 4,500 inhabitants.
Administrative parts
Villages of Amerika, Beztahov, Bučovice, Budenín, Buchov, Hory, Hostišov, Javor, Kaliště, Košovice, Lysá, Martinice, Mladoušov, Mysletice, Nazdice, Nezdice, Otradovice, Srbice, Střelítov, Větrov, Vranov and Zdeboř are administrative parts of Votice.
Geography
Votice lies about south of
Benešov
Benešov (; german: Beneschau; also known as Benešov u Prahy) is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 16,000 inhabitants. The town is known for the Konopiště Castle.
Administrative parts
Villages of Baba, ...
. It is located in the
Vlašim Uplands
Vlašim (; german: Wlaschim) is a town in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. Vlašim is known for its castle and English style park.
Administrative parts
Villages of Bolina, D ...
. The highest point is the hill Na Kozině, at .
The territory is rich on small ponds. The Mastník Stream flows through the western part of the municipal territory and supplies Velký Mastník pond, the largest of the ponds.
History
The first written mention of Votice is from 1359, however the archaeological research showed that the town was probably established in the 12th century.
Gallery
Votice pohled.JPG, General view
Votice, kruhový objezd.jpg, The roundabout and the castle
Votice, Martinice, old school.jpg, Old school in Martinice, part of Votice
References
External links
Populated places in Benešov District
Cities and towns in the Czech Republic
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