Kuřimany is a municipality and village in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 50 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name Kuřimany meant "the village of people who lived in Kouřim / who came from Kouřim".

Geography

Kuřimany is located about 7 km southeast of Strakonice and 44 km northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is at 565 m above sea level. The brook Třešovický potok flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Kuřimany is from 1327.

Demographics

Transport

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

Sights

The main landmark of Kuřimany is the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk with a Baroque gable and bell tower.