Střezimíř
Střezimíř is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants. Administrative divisionStřezimíř consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
EtymologyThe name is derived from the personal name Střezimír, meaning "Střezimír's (court)".[3] GeographyStřezimíř is located about 28 kilometres (17 mi) south of Benešov, 14 km (9 mi) north of Tábor and 57 km (35 mi) south of Prague. It lies in the Vlašim Uplands. The highest point is the hill Větrov at 639 m (2,096 ft) 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. HistoryThe first written mention of Střezimíř is from 1219.[4] Demographics
TransportThe train station called Střezimíř is located on the railway line Tábor–Olbramovice. However, the station is situated just outside the municipality.[7] SightsThe 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.[4][8] 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.[9] References
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