Týniště is a municipality and village in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 50 inhabitants.
Etymology The name has its root in the Old Czech words týn (related to English 'town'), meaning 'fortified settlement', and tyniště, meaning 'fortified place'.
Geography Týniště is located about south of Plzeň. It lies in the Švihov Highlands. The highest point is the hill Stará pec at above sea level. The stream Zlatý potok originates here and flows across the municipality.
History The first written mention of Týniště is from 1379. Until 1542, the village was also called Pustá. The owners of the village often changed and included various noblemen. In 1740, Týniště was annexed to the Žinkovy estate.
From 1961 to 1990, Týniště was a municipal part of Horšice. Since 1 September 1990, the municipality has been independent.
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Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality. In the centre of Týniště is a small chapel.
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