Chelčice
Municipality
Church of Saint Martin
Church of Saint Martin
Flag of Chelčice
Flag
Coat of arms of Chelčice
Coat of arms
Chelčice is located in Czech Republic
Chelčice
Chelčice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°7′19″N 14°10′9″E / 49.12194°N 14.16917°E / 49.12194; 14.16917
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictStrakonice
First mentioned1352
Area
 • Total4.82 km2 (1.86 sq mi)
Elevation
457 m (1,499 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total400
 • Density83/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
389 01
Websitewww.chelcice.cz

Chelčice is a municipality and village in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Geography

Chelčice is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) southeast of Strakonice and 26 km (16 mi) northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Holička at 620 metres (2,030 ft) above sea level.

History

Monument of Petr Chelčický

The first written mention of Chelčice is from 1352.[2]

Economy

Chelčice has a long tradition of fruit growing. The newest varieties of apple, cherry, sour cherry and currant are grown here.[2]

Sights

The landmark of Chelčice is the Church of Saint Martin. The original Romanesque church from the first half of the 13th century was baroque rebuilt in the 17th century. The interior is decorated with valuable frescoes from 1759.[3]

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. 1 2 "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Chelčice. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
  3. ↑ "Kostel sv. Martina" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
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