Chotěšice is a municipality and village in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The villages of Břístev, Malá Strana, Nouzov and Nová Ves are administrative parts of Chotěšice.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Chotěš, meaning "the village of Chotěš's people".

Geography

Chotěšice is located about 19 km northeast of Nymburk and 53 km northeast of Prague. It lies in the Central Elbe Table. The stream Smíchovský potok flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Chotěšice is in a deed of King Ottokar I from 1199.

Demographics

Transport

The I/32 road, which connects the D11 motorway with Jičín, passes through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of Chotěšice is the Church of the Sending of the Holy Apostles. It was first mentioned in the 14th century and rebuilt in the Renaissance style in 1599.