Čím

Čím is a municipality and village in Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

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Etymology

The initial name of the settlement was Čámy. It was derived from the personal name Čám, meaning "Čám's ".

Geography

Čím is located about northeast of Příbram and south of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is near the top of the Besedná hill at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left shore of the Slapy Reservoir, built on the Vltava River.

History

The first written mention of Čím is from 1316. In the mid-14th century, the village was divided into several parts, which had different owners. One of the parts was owned by the local noble Čámský family.

Transport

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

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality. A landmark of the centre of Čím is the Chapel of Saint Vitus.