Benešov District

Benešov District is an administrative region in Central Bohemia comprising 114 municipalities spread across rolling hills, forests, and farmland. The area mixes urban and rural spaces across its territory in central Czech Republic.

The area developed from medieval Bohemian settlements, with its current administrative structure taking shape through 20th-century reforms. This evolution reflects broader territorial changes that reshaped the region over time.

Villages across the district keep Czech traditions alive through regular festivals and craft fairs, where visitors can see regional products and local skills from the communities. These gatherings show how people pass down their heritage and handwork through everyday practice.

Benešov town functions as the main transportation hub with highway access to Prague and regular train connections throughout the area. Visitors find it easiest to use the town as a base when exploring the surrounding municipalities.

The area holds three castles that represent different periods of Czech architecture: Konopiště, Český Šternberk, and sections of Sázava Monastery. These structures show varying building styles that developed over many centuries.

Location: Central Bohemian Region

Capital city: Benešov

Shares border with: Kutná Hora District, Havlíčkův Brod District, Pelhřimov District, Příbram District, Tábor District, Prague-East District, Prague-West District

GPS coordinates: 49.66667,14.75000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32