Žebrák
Žebrák is a town in Beroun District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants.
Administrative division
Žebrák consists of two municipal parts :- Žebrák
- Sedlec
Geography
Žebrák is located about southwest of Beroun and southwest of Prague. It lies mostly in the Hořovice Uplands, the northern part of the municipal territory extends into the Křivoklát Highlands and into the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area. The highest point is at above sea level. The stream Stroupínský potok flows through the town. It supplies two fishponds in the area, called Žebrácký rybník and Radost.History
The first written mention of Žebrák is from 1280. It became a busy marketplace on the trade route from Prague to Plzeň and Bavaria. In 1396, it was promoted to a town by King Wenceslaus IV. The greatest development occurred in the 16th century.Transport
The D5 motorway from Prague to Plzeň passes through the municipal territory.Sights
The main landmark of the town centre is the Church of Saint Lawrence. It was built in the late Baroque style in 1780–1788, when it replaced an old church from the 14th century.The second church is the Baroque cemetery church of Saint Roch. It dates from the 18th century.
Žebrák shares its name with the nearby Žebrák Castle, however, this castle is located in the territory of the neighbouring Točník.
Notable people
- Vojtěch Nejedlý, writer
- Oldřich Nejedlý, footballer