Obory, Czech Republic

Obory is a municipality and village in Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants. == Administrative division == Obory consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Obory (252) Vápenice (2) == Etymology == The name literally means 'game reserves'. == Geography == Obory is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Příbram and 41 km (25 mi) south of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is a nameless hill at 483 m (1,585 ft) above sea level. The brook Jindrovský potok flows through the municipality. == History == The first written mention of Obory is from 1572. == Demographics == == Transport == The I/18 road (the section from Příbram to Sedlčany) passes through the municipality. == Sights == Obory is poor in monuments. The only protected cultural monument is a Baroque calvary dating from 1727. == References == == External links == Official website