Lešany (Benešov District)

Lešany is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.

Lešany consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2] Lešany is located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) northwest of Benešov and 20 km (12 mi) south of Prague.

The highest point is the hill Chocholouš at 388 m (1,273 ft) above sea level.

In 1683, the Metropolitan Chapter at Saint Vitus purchased Lešany and made it the centre of a small estate.

[6] The municipality is known for of the Military Museum Lešany that is located in the former artillery barracks.

Lešany Castle