Běleč (Tábor District)

Běleč is a municipality and village in Tábor District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

Administrative parts
The villages of Bzová and Elbančice are administrative parts of Běleč.

Geography
Běleč is located about 18 km northeast of Tábor and 67 km northeast of České Budějovice. It lies in the Vlašim Uplands. The highest point is at 673 m above sea level. The Blanice River flows along the western border.

History
The first written mention of Běleč is from 1375. History of the village is connected with the Šelmberk Castle, which was founded here at the beginning of the 14th century.

Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights
The most important monument is the ruin of the Šelmberk Castle. The castle was founded before 1318. In the 16th century, it was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. At the end of the 16th century, it lost its residential function, and fell into disrepair during the 17th century. The main preserved element is the 26 m high bergfried.