Kněževes (Rakovník District)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Kněževo is a market town in the Central Bohemian Region, located northwest of Rakovník and west of Prague. Historically, it was a significant hop-growing area, second only to Žatec in the country. The current Baroque church dates back to 1721, designed by František Maxmilián Kaňka.
Statistics
Area
12.56 km²
Population
1,003