Pěčice is a municipality and village in Mladá Boleslav District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Pěka, meaning "the village of Pěka's people".
Geography
Pěčice is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of Mladá Boleslav and 43 km (27 mi) northeast of Prague. It lies in the Jizera Table. The highest point is at 261 m (856 ft) above sea level. The western part of the municipality with the Pěčice village is predominantly agricultural and the eastern part is forested. The Vlkava Stream flows through the municipality. The river and its tributary Ovčárenský potok supply a system of fishponds there.
History
The first written mention of Pěčice is from 1290.
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The only protected cultural monument in the municipality is a Baroque granary. Originally it was a Renaissance fortress from the second half of the 16th century, elements of which are still evident today.
References
External links
- Official website
