Benešov District

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Benešov District, Administrative district in Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic.

The Benešov District spans 1,474 square kilometers of land with hills, forests, and agricultural areas across 114 municipalities in central Czech Republic.

The district's administrative structure emerged through mid-20th century reforms, evolving from earlier territorial divisions dating back to medieval Bohemian settlements.

Local municipalities preserve Czech traditions through regular festivals, folk music performances, and craft exhibitions displaying regional artisanship from all 114 communities.

The district connects to Prague via the D1 motorway and regular train services, with Benešov town serving as the central transportation and administrative hub.

The district contains three castles: Konopiště, Český Šternberk, and parts of the Sázava Monastery, each representing different periods of Czech architecture.

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: March 4, 2025 20:10

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