Čímice

Čímice is a municipality and village in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name was derived from the personal name Čím, meaning "the village of Čím's people".

Geography

Čímice is located about southeast of Klatovy and south of Plzeň. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is at above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Čímice is from 1543. For centuries, the village was divided into two parts, which belonged to the estates of Žichovice and Strakonice.

Transport

There are no railways or major roads running through the territory.

Sights

The main landmark of Čímice is the Chapel of Saints Cyril and Methodius. It was built in 1862–1863.