Popovičky is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The villages of Chomutovice and Nebřenice are administrative parts of Popovičky.

Etymology

The name is diminutive of Popovice. It was derived either from the personal name Pop, or from the old Czech word pop (i.e. 'priest'), meaning "the village of Pop's/priest's people".

Geography

Popovičky is located about 10 km southeast of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at 495 m above sea level. The stream Chomutovický potok flows across the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Popovičky is from 1352. Chomutovice was first mentioned in 1205 and Nebřenice in 1437.

Demographics

Transport

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

Sport

There is a modern golf course in Nebřenice.

Sights

The main landmark of Popovičky is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. The originally medieval church was completely rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1731–1736. The Nebřenice Chateau was built as a hunting lodge in the early 19th century. Today, it is the seat of the golf clubhouse.