Třebotov

Třebotov is a municipality and village in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants.

Administrative parts
The villages of Kala and Solopisky are administrative parts of Třebotov.

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

Geography
Třebotov is located about 9 km southwest of Prague. It lies in the Prague Plateau. The highest point is the hill Kulivá hora at 390 m above sea level. The entire municipality lies in the Bohemian Karst Protected Landscape Area.

History
The first written mention of Třebotov is in a deed of King Wenceslaus I from 1253.

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

Sights
The main landmark of Třebotov is the Church of Saint Martin. The original church was first mentioned in 1352 and probably dated from around 1300. Due to poor condition and architectural worthlessness, it was demolished. The current pseudo-Romanesque church was built on its site in 1867.

Notable people

 * Hana Růžičková (1941–1981), gymnast, Olympic medalist