Chlístov: Village History and Destinations in the Surrounding Region

Chlístov can be explored through several distinct themes: local history, the village center of Žabovřesky within the municipality, and destinations in the surrounding region of Konopiště. For planning your trip, it helps to keep these areas separate. The memorial, historical name forms, and community events tell the story of Chlístov; marked routes and castle tours add to the picture of the region.

History and Remembrance in Chlístov

An entry from the Ministry of Defence, updated on March 3, 2026, describes the Chlístov war memorial: it consists of a roughly hewn gray stone with a polished granite plaque. According to the inscription, it commemorates the fallen of the World War from the municipality of Konopiště.

In 1889, a stone pillar bell tower with a cast-iron bell was erected at house number 2 in Chlístov. While the year 1889 dates the bell, the memorial’s inscription identifies the reason for the commemoration.

A collection of manuscripts from 1908 records the historical forms “villa Lacznicze” for 1341 and “in Chystow” for 1394 for Chlístov. These years provide two distinct reference points in the history of the village’s name. Economic history is also documented: in 1560, seven resident farmers in Chlístov paid the Konopiště estate an annual monetary rent of 4 shocks and 25 groschen.

A description from October 2024 mentions a small hall, a playroom, and the municipal library in the renovated former school. If you would like to include these facilities in your plans, check in advance whether and how they are currently being used.

In October 2024, a St. Martin’s festival with a lantern procession was part of the traditional events calendar of the municipality of Chlístov. Dates and venues may vary; if you want to plan your trip around this event, check the latest information.

Žabovřesky within the Municipality

The village center of Žabovřesky within the municipality of Chlístov is designated as an area with confirmed or reasonably suspected archaeological finds. An NPÚ entry, updated on June 9, 2023, locates this center on both banks of a left-bank tributary of the Konopišťský potok. The designation refers to the village center of Žabovřesky, not to Chlístov as a whole.

The first written record of the existence of the village of Žabovřesky within the municipality and cadastral area of Chlístov u Benešova dates to 1342. This date refers to Žabovřesky; the forms from 1341 and 1394 belong to the recorded history of the name Chlístov.

Routes and Konopiště Castle in the Surrounding Region

In the region surrounding Chlístov, Konopiště Park offers two routes designated by information boards for walking and cycling. Most of the park is accessible to wheelchair users. This means both marked routes and the park’s overall accessibility are available to help with trip planning.

Konopiště Castle offers five tour circuits, as well as access to the St. George Museum, the shooting range, and the adjacent rose garden with greenhouses. The park’s walking and cycling routes and the castle tours offer different options for activities in the surrounding region.

Getting There and Planning Your Trip

A sidewalk and bus stops were built along the road to Týnec nad Sázavou in Chlístov; this was reported in October 2024. If you are planning to travel by bus, check the current timetable before your trip.

If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, first decide whether Chlístov’s local history, the St. Martin’s festival, or destinations around Konopiště will shape your stay. When considering a specific hotel, check its stated location and booking details against your own plans.

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For the broader travel overview: Benešov District.