Samopše
Samopše is a municipality and village in Kutná Hora District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Administrative division
Samopše consists of five municipal parts :Etymology
The name was derived from samopše, which was an old Czech term for 'spelt'.Geography
Samopše is located southwest of Kutná Hora and southeast of Prague. Most of the municipal territory lies in the Vlašim Uplands, only the eastern tip extends into the Upper Sázava Hills. The highest point is the hill Jestřáb at above sea level. The Sázava River flows through the municipality.History
The first written mention of Samopše is from 1397.Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.Sights
The only notable monument in the municipality is the ruin of the Talmberk Castle. The castle was probably founded at the beginning of the 14th century. In 1533, it was described as abandoned, so it was abandoned probably at the beginning of the 16th century. The perimeter wall with the gate, the lower part of the cylindrical bergfried and relics of the palace have survived to this day.In Mrchojedy is a sandstone conciliation cross of unknown age. This type of monument is unusual for the region.