Radošovice (Benešov District)
Municipality in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Radošovice is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.
Radošovice | |
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View from the south | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Radošovice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°44′28″N 14°52′3″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Benešov |
| First mentioned | 1318 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.03 km2 (3.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 405 m (1,329 ft) |
| Population (2026-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 406 |
| • Density | 50.6/km2 (131/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 257 26 |
| Website | www |
Administrative division
Radošovice consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Radošovice (355)
- Lipiny u Radošovic (11)
- Onšovice (38)
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Radoš, meaning "the village of Radoš's people".[3]
Geography
Radošovice is located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) east of Benešov and 41 km (25 mi) southeast of Prague. It lies mostly in the Vlašim Uplands, but the western part of the municipal territory extends into the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at 480 m (1,570 ft) above sea level. The Chotýšanka River flows along the western and northern municipal border.
History
The first written mention of Radošovice is from 1318.[3]
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
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The main landmark of Radošovice is the Church of Saint Vitus. Its oldest parts are from the early Gothic period. The church was rebuilt in the Gothic style, then in the Baroque style. Its current appearance is the result of modern modifications.[6]
