Cehnice


Cehnice is a municipality and village in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.
WWW cehnice.cz

Administrative division

Cehnice consists of two municipal parts :
  • Cehnice
  • Dunovice

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Cehna, meaning "the village of Cehna's people".

Geography

Cehnice is located about southeast of Strakonice and northwest of České Budějovice. It lies on the border between the České Budějovice Basin and Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is a nameless hill at above sea level. The stream Cehnický potok flows through the municipality. The municipal territory is rich in fishponds.

History

The first written mention of Cehnice is from 1342, when a fortress stood here and Cehnice was in the possession of the Lords of Říčany. They owned Cehnice until 1602, when it was annexed to the Štěkeň estate. In 1540, the village was promoted to a market town, but it later lost its privileges.

Transport

The I/22 road from Vodňany to Strakonice, which further continues to Klatovy, passes through the municipality.

Sights

The main historical landmark of Cehnice is the former fortress. It dates from 1342 at the latest. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. Remains of sgraffito decoration on the façade have been preserved. Today the building is privately owned and used for housing.