Kostelní Radouň

Kostelní Radouň (Kirchen Radaun) is a municipality and village in Jindřichův Hradec District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Etymology
The name Radouň is derived from the personal name Radoun (Radún), meaning "Radoun's village". The adjective kostelní, used to distinguish from places with the same name, means 'church'.

Geography
Kostelní Radouň is located about 9 km northeast of Jindřichův Hradec and 47 km northeast of České Budějovice. It lies in the Křemešník Highlands. The highest point is at 619 m above sea level. The stream Radouňský potok flows through the municipality. There are several fishponds in the municipal territory.

History
The first written mention of Kostelní Radouň is from 1296. It was founded during the colonization of the region in the 13th century. Before 1672, it was part of the Kamenice estate. From 1672, the village belonged to the Nová Včelnice estate.

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

Sights
The main landmark is the Church of Saint Vitus. It was built before 1344. In 1672, the navy was rebuilt. The tower was added in 1857. In 1876, the church was rebuilt into its present neo-Gothic form. The church has a preserved Gothic core, represented by the presbytery with the sacristy.