Kolešov: Village History and Landscape
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Kolešov combines a long local history with a municipal area shaped by agriculture. Two scales are useful for planning: specific details about the village itself and landscape features of the municipality as a whole. Local facilities and a festival tradition that has survived to this day also add to the picture.
Kolešov at a glance
- The first written mention dates back to 1319.
- In 1623, the village became part of the Nepomyšl estate.
- In 2012, four granite blocks were placed in the middle of the village square.
- The municipality’s area is shaped by agriculture and includes hop-growing areas.
- For 2026, a shop, an inn, and a Wi-Fi network are listed as local facilities.
Which historical milestones have shaped Kolešov?
The first written mention of Kolešov, villam feodalem Colessow, dates back to 1319. In 1623, Heřmen u Questenburku bought the village, making it part of the Nepomyšl estate. The dates mark different milestones: the earliest written mention and a later change in the village’s estate affiliation. After the re-emigration of 1946–1947, properties and farms in Kolešov were occupied by Czechs from Volhynia. Together, these details form a timeline from the Middle Ages to the post-war period.
What stands in the middle of the village square?
On March 28, 2012, four granite blocks with a total weight of 8.3 tonnes were placed there. This weight applies to all four blocks together, not to each block individually. The date, material, number, and total weight give this feature in the village square a clearly defined place in the description of the village.
What is the landscape of the municipality like?
It is important to note the scope of the landscape information: it refers to the area of the municipality of Kolešov. The area is used intensively for agriculture and is characterized by particularly large fields as well as several hop-growing areas. The Jesenicko Nature Park extends slightly into this municipal area at its southern edge. Babí doly is registered as a significant landscape feature: a pronounced valley hollow with diverse woody vegetation. Farmland, hop cultivation, and the wooded valley hollow describe different aspects of the same larger municipal area. If you are interested in the landscape, this distinction helps you separate the village from the municipal area.
What local facilities are available?
For 2026, a shop, an inn, and a Wi-Fi network are listed in Kolešov as local facilities. If one of these services is important to your plans, check whether it is currently available before your visit; individual offerings may change.
Which traditions are associated with village life?
In the past, Kolešov’s firefighters were involved in village life and organized a posvícenská celebration and a ball. This tradition has survived to this day. The festival tradition thus adds a connection to community life in the village to the historical dates.
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FAQ
When is Kolešov first mentioned in writing?
The first written mention of Kolešov dates back to 1319.
How much do the granite blocks in the village square weigh?
The four granite blocks have a total weight of 8.3 tonnes. They were placed there on March 28, 2012.
Which traditions did the firefighters organize in the past?
They organized a posvícenská celebration and a ball. This tradition has survived to this day.
For the broader travel overview: Rakovník District.
