Dříteň

Dříteň (Zirnau) is a municipality and village in České Budějovice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,700 inhabitants.

Administrative parts
The villages of Chvalešovice, Libív, Malešice, Radomilice, Strachovice, Velice, Záblatí and Záblatíčko are administrative parts of Dříteň.

Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Dříten/Dřieten, meaning "Dříten's (court)".

Geography
Dříteň is located about 20 km northwest of České Budějovice. Most of the municipal territory lies in the České Budějovice Basin, but the eastern part extends into the Tábor Uplands and includes the highest point of Protivín, the Pakostov hill at 529 m above sea level. The territory is rich in fishponds and streams.

History
The first written mention of Dříteň is from 1432.

Transport
The village of Záblatíčko is located on the railway line České Budějovice–Strakonice.

Sights
The Dříteň Castle was built 1668–1674. It was created by the reconstruction of a burnt fortress from the 15th century. Since 2020, it has been used as the municipal office and post office.

The Church of Saint Dismas was built in 1691. In 1748–1760, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style.