Dřetovice
# Dřetovice

Dřetovice is a municipality and village in Kladno District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

## Geography

Dřetovice is located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape of the Prague Plateau. The Dřetovický Brook flows through the municipality. There are two ponds supplied by the brook.

## History

The first written mention of Dřetovice is from 1233.

## Transport

The D7 motorway from Prague to Chomutov runs through the municipality.

## Sights

The landmark of Dřetovice is the Church of Saint Wenceslaus, located on a hill above the village. It is a Romanesque church with Gothic and Baroque modifications. It current appearance is from the mid-18th century, when the tower was added.

In the centre of the village is the Chapel of the Virgin Mary. It is a simple, late Baroque chapel.

