Dobev


Dobev is a municipality in Písek District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.
WWW obecdobev.cz

Administrative division

Dobev consists of five municipal parts :
  • Malé Nepodřice
  • Nová Dobev
  • Oldřichov
  • Stará Dobev
  • Velké Nepodřice
The municipal office is located in Stará Dobev.

Geography

Dobev is located about west of Písek and northwest of České Budějovice. The western part of the municipal territory lies in the České Budějovice Basin, the eastern part lies in the Tábor Uplands. The highest point is the hill Velký Kamýk at above sea level. The municipality contains several fishponds, the largest of which is Dobevský rybník.

History

The first written mention of Dobev is from 1318.

Transport

Dobev is situated on a second-class road from Písek to Strakonice. The D4 motorway passes through the northwestern part of the municipal territory.

Sights

The main landmark of Dobev is the Church of Saint Brice from the late 14th century. The originally Gothic church was rebuilt in 1881.

Notable people