Přeštice, Municipal center in Plzeň-South District, Czech Republic
Přeštice is an administrative center in Plzeň-South District situated south of the city of Plzeň at approximately 345 meters elevation. The municipality encompasses several neighboring villages and serves as a local administrative hub for the region.
The settlement was first documented in 1226 as a market village and came under the control of Kladruby monastery in 1239. Over centuries it developed into an important local center under various rulers.
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, built between 1750 and 1775, shapes the town's appearance with its Baroque architecture. This building reflects the religious importance the place held for the surrounding villages.
The town is best explored on foot since the main attractions and administrative center are concentrated in the center. Train arrival is possible as the railway line to Klatovy stops here.
The railway line to Klatovy was built in 1874 and suddenly made the town an important transportation hub. This new connection made it easier for people to reach surrounding villages and changed the economic life of the market town.
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