Bohdaneč


Bohdaneč is a municipality and village in Kutná Hora District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

Administrative division

Bohdaneč consists of six municipal parts :
  • Bohdaneč
  • Dvorecko
  • Kotoučov
  • Prostřední Ves
  • Řeplice
  • Šlechtín

Etymology

The name Bohdaneč is derived from the personal name Bohdanec, meaning "Bohdanec's". In the Middle Ages, the name Bohdanice was also used.

Geography

Bohdaneč is located about south of Kutná Hora and southeast of Prague. It lies in the Upper Sázava Hills. The highest point is at above sea level. The stream Ostrovský potok originates here, flows across the municipal territory and supplies two notable fishponds in the area: Pilský rybník and Karbanův rybník.

History

The first written mention of Bohdaneč is from 1233. In 1514, Bohdaneč was promoted to a market town by King Vladislaus II, but lost the title after World War II. Dvorecko was first mentioned in 1487 under name Víceměřič. Kotoučov was first mentioned in 1525 and Prostřední Ves and Řeplice in 1381.
Šlechtín was a part of Prostřední Ves. In 1960, the municipalities of Dvorecko, Kotoučov, Prostřední Ves and Řeplice were merged with Bohdaneč.

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The most important monument is the Church of the Annunciation. It was originally built in the Gothic style in the mid-14th century. Baroque modifications were made in the 1760s and in 1868.