Řevnice is a town in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,800 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Řevna, meaning "the village of Řevna's people". The personal name itself was derived from the adjective řevný, meaning 'zealous' or 'ardent' in Old Czech.

Geography

Řevnice is located about 16 km southwest of Prague. Most of the municipal territory lies in the Brdy Highlands, only the northern part lies in the Hořovice Uplands. The highest point is the hill Strážný vrch at 507 m above sea level. The town is situated on both banks of the Berounka River.

History

The first written mention of Řevnice is from 1253. At the end of the 19th century, the village was promoted to a market town, and in 1968, Řevnice was promoted to a town.

Demographics

Transport

Řevnice is located on the railway line Prague–Beroun.

Sights

The main landmark of Řevnice is the Church of Saint Maurice. There was two churches in the town: Romanesque church of Saint Maurice and Gothic church of the Virgin Mary. In the mid-18th century, both fell into disrepair and were therefore demolished. They were replaced by the current Church of Saint Maurice, built in the Baroque style in 1749–1753.

Notable people