Chroustov


Chroustov is a municipality and village in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
WWW chroustov.cz

Administrative division

Chroustov consists of two municipal parts :
  • Chroustov
  • Dvořiště

Etymology

The name is derived from the surname Chroust, meaning "Chroust's ".

Geography

Chroustov is located about northeast of Nymburk and northeast of Prague. It lies in an undulating agricultural landscape, mostly in the Central Elbe Table. The easternmost part of the municipal territory extends into the East Elbe Table and includes the highest point of Chroustov at above sea level. The stream Smíchovský potok flows across the municipality and feed two small fishponds there.

History

The first written mention of Chroustov is from 1369. From 1436 to 1553, the village was ruled by various lesser nobleman. In 1553– 1587, Chroustov was owned by the Trčka of Lípa family. From 1587, Chroustov was a part of the Dymokury estate and shared its owners.

Transport

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

Sights

The main landmark of Kněžice is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the Baroque style at the beginning of the 18th century.