Chelčice

Chelčice is a municipality and village in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Etymology
The initial name of the village was Chylčice. It was derived from the personal name Chýlek, meaning "the village of Chýlek's people".

Geography
Chelčice is located about 24 km southeast of Strakonice and 26 km northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Holička at 620 m above sea level.

History
The first written mention of Chelčice is from 1352.

Economy
Chelčice has a long tradition of fruit growing. The newest varieties of apple, cherry, sour cherry and currant are grown here.

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

Sights
The main landmark of Chelčice is the Church of Saint Martin. The original Romanesque church from the first half of the 13th century was rebuilt in the Baroque style in the 17th century. The interior is decorated with valuable frescoes from 1759.

Notable people

 * Petr Chelčický (c. 1390 – c. 1460), Christian spiritual leader