Ves Touškov () is a municipality and village in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Administrative division Ves Touškov consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Ves Touškov (288) Mířovice (41)
Etymology The name Touškov (in Old Czech written as Túškov) is derived from the personal name Toušek/Túšek, meaning "Toušek's (court)". To distinguish it from the nearby town of the same name (today known as Město Touškov, 'the town of Touškov'), it was renamed Ves Touškov ('the village of Touškov') in 1900.
Geography Ves Touškov is located about southwest of Plzeň. It lies in the Plasy Uplands. The highest point is at above sea level. The stream Touškovský potok flows through the municipality.
History The first written mention of Ves Touškov is from 1243. From 1290, it was owned by the Chotěšov Abbey.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights The main landmark of Ves Touškov is the Church of Saint Margaret. It was built in the Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century. In 1846, it was rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style.
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