Střezimíř is a municipality and village in
Benešov District
Benešov District () is a Okres, district in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the town of Benešov.
Administrative division
Benešov District is divided into three Districts of the Czech Republic#Municipalities wit ...
in the
Central Bohemian Region
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of the
Czech Republic
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. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Administrative division
Střezimíř consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):
*Střezimíř (286)
*Bonkovice (21)
*Černotice (4)
*Dolní Dobřejov (5)
*Horní Dobřejov (3)
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Střezimír, meaning "Střezimír's (court)".
Geography
Střezimíř is located about south of
Benešov
Benešov (; ) is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 17,000 inhabitants. The town is known for the Konopiště Castle.
Administrative division
Benešov consists of 15 municipal parts (in brackets population ...
, north of
Tábor
Tábor (; ) is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 34,000 inhabitants, making it the second most populated town in the region. The town was founded by the Hussites in 1420. The historic town centre is well pres ...
and south of
Prague
Prague ( ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in the Czech Republic, largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its P ...
. It lies in the
Vlašim Uplands
Vlašim (; ) 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 the Vlašim Castle and its English park.
Administrative division
Vlašim consists of seven muni ...
. The highest point is the hill Větrov at above sea level. The
Mastník River originates in the municipality. There are several small fishponds in the municipal territory. Most of them are supplied by the brook Bonkovický potok.
History
The first written mention of Střezimíř is from 1219.
Demographics
Transport
The train station called ''Střezimíř'' is located on the railway line
Tábor
Tábor (; ) is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 34,000 inhabitants, making it the second most populated town in the region. The town was founded by the Hussites in 1420. The historic town centre is well pres ...
–
Olbramovice. However, the station is situated just outside the municipality.
Sights
The most important monument of Střezimíř is the Church of Saint Gall. It is a Gothic building, modified and extended into its present form in the 17th century and in 1908.
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A notable building is the Střezimíř Castle. it was originally a fortress, rebuilt into a Baroque castle in the 18th century and modified in 1924. Today it is used for residential purposes.]
References
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Villages in Benešov District