Čestlice | |
|---|---|
 Primary school | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Čestlice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°0′9″N 14°35′1″E / 50.00250°N 14.58361°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Prague-East |
| First mentioned | 1227 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.43 km2 (1.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 309 m (1,014 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 741 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 251 70 |
| Website | www |
Čestlice is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. It is known for Aquapalace Prague, the largest water park in the country, and for an extensive commercial zone.
Geography
Čestlice is located about 5 km (3 mi) southeast of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape in the Prague Plateau.
History
The first written mention of Čestlice is from 1227. In 1457, the fortress in Čestlice was first mentioned. From 1541 to 1927, it was a property of Průhonice.[2]
Economy
Aquapalace Prague, the biggest water park in the Czech Republic, is located in Čestlice. Čestlice is also known for its large commercial zone, which serves mainly for the inhabitants of Prague.
Transport
The D1 motorway leads across the municipality.
Sights
The Church of Saint Procopius was built in 1863–1864, on the place where a small church was documented already in the 14th century.[2]
References
- ↑ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- 1 2 "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec estlice. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
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