Chelčice is a municipality and village in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Chelčice
Municipality
Church of Saint Martin
Flag Coat of arms
Chelčice Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°7′19″N 14°10′9″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	South Bohemian
District	Strakonice
First mentioned	1352
Area
• Total	4.82 km2 (1.86 sq mi)
Elevation	457 m (1,499 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	385
• Density	80/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	389 01
Website	www.chelcice.cz

Geography

Chelčice is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) southeast of Strakonice and 26 km (16 mi) northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Holička at 620 metres (2,030 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Chelčice is from 1352.[2]

Economy

Chelčice has a long tradition of fruit growing. The newest varieties of apple, cherry, sour cherry and currant are grown here.[2]

Sights

The landmark of Chelčice is the Church of Saint Martin. The original Romanesque church from the first half of the 13th century was baroque rebuilt in the 17th century. The interior is decorated with valuable frescoes from 1759.[3]

Notable people

• Petr Chelčický (c. 1390 – c. 1460), Christian spiritual leader

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chelčice.

• Official website

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