Měchenice is a municipality and village in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.
Etymology The name was initially written as Měchynice and was derived from the personal name Měchyně. The word mechyně, from which the personal name was derived, denoted 'harlot' in the Middle Ages.
Geography Měchenice is located about south of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left shore of the Vrané Reservoir, built on the Vltava river. The stream Bojovský potok flows through the municipality into the Vltava.
History Měchenice is one of the oldest settlements in Bohemia. The first written mention of Měchenice is from 999, when Duke Boleslaus II donated the village to the Ostrov Monastery in Davle.
Demographics
Transport
Měchenice is located on the railway line Prague–Dobříš.
Sport The football club AFK Měchenice was founded in 1927. Today known as TJ Sokol Měchenice, it plays in lower amateur tiers. The tennis club in Měchenice was founded in 1985.
Sights There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.
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