Hoslovice

Hoslovice is a municipality and village in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants. Hoslovice is known for probably the oldest water mill in the Czech Republic, which dates from the 16th century at the latest.

Administrative division

Hoslovice consists of three municipal parts :

Hoslovice is located about southwest of Strakonice and northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Mladotický vrch at above sea level.

The first written mention of Hoslovice is in a deed of the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star from 1352. For centuries, it belonged to the Němčice estate and shared its owners.

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

The most important monument is the Hoslovice water mill. It has a functional grinding device. The mill allegedly existed here already in 1352, which makes it the oldest water mill in the Czech Republic. Analysis of the age of the wood in the ceiling of the granary confirms the existence of the mill in 1568–1569. For its value, the building is protected as a national cultural monument. Nowadays, it houses an exhibition for visitors.
The Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus is located in the centre of Hoslovice. It was built in the 18th century and rebuilt into its present form in 1934.
There is a telecommunications transmitter here, which also serves as an observation tower. The transmitter is high and the viewing platform is high.