Milešov
Municipality in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Milešov is a municipality and village in Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Milešov | |
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Centre of Milešov | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Milešov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°35′22″N 14°13′17″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Příbram |
| First mentioned | 1323 |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.51 km2 (5.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 401 m (1,316 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 330 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (55/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 262 34 |
| Website | milesov |
Administrative division
Milešov consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Milešov (209)
- Klenovice (91)
- Přední Chlum (22)
Geography
Milešov is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Příbram and 50 km (31 mi) south of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is the hill Bukovec at 554 m (1,818 ft) above sea level. The western and northern municipal border is formed by the Vltava River, respectively by the Orlík and Kamýk reservoirs, built on the Vltava.
History
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main historical landmark of Milešov is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the neo-Gothic style in 1903–1905.[7]
Destinov Mansion was built in the mid-19th century for Emanuel Kittl, who owned local mines and is known as the father of Emmy Destinn. The romantic mansion was rebuilt for recreational purposes in the 20th century.[8]
Notable people
- Emmy Destinn (1878–1930), operatic soprano; grew up here
