Přechovice

Přechovice is a municipality and village in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.

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Etymology

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

Geography

Přechovice is located about south of Strakonice and northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Manina at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Volyňka River.

History

The first written mention of Přechovice is from 1400.

Transport

Přechovice is located on the railway line Strakonice–Volary. The train stop in Přechovice is named Hoštice u Volyně after the neighbouring municipality of Hoštice.

Sights

The main landmark of Přechovice is the Chapel of Saint Anne Chapel. It was built in 1836, the stone cross in front of the chapel dates from 1861.