Mokrosuky
# Mokrosuky

Mokrosuky is a municipality and village in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.

## Administrative parts

The village of Lešišov is an administrative part of Mokrosuky.

## Geography

Mokrosuky is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) southeast of Klatovy and 50 km (31 mi) south of Plzeň. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is at 687 m (2,254 ft) above sea level. The Ostružná River flows through the municipality.

## History

The first written mention of Mokrosuky is from 1418.

## Sights

The most important monument is the former Gothic water fortress from the 15th century, rebuilt in 1579 into a Renaissance castle. Today it open to the public.

The Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus dates from the end of the 18th century. At the end of the 19th century, it was reconstructed in the pseudo-Gothic style.

## Notable people

* Václav Vojta (1917–2000), physician

## Gallery

* Mokrosuky Castle
* Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus
