Bořetice is a municipality and village in Pelhřimov District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.
Etymology The name Bořetice is derived from the personal name Bořata, meaning "the village of Bořata's people".
Geography Bořetice is located about northwest of Pelhřimov and west of Jihlava. It lies in the Křemešník Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. The stream Bořetický potok flows along the eastern municipal border, near the village. The Trnava River briefly flows along the northwestern municipal border.
History The first written mention of Bořetice is from 1360. During its early history, the village belonged to the Červená Řečice estate. In the late 16th and early 17th century, the village was owned by various lesser nobles. In 1619, Bořetice was a property of the Wratislaw of Mitrovice family.
Between 1869 and 1910, Bořetice was a municipal part of Březina. From 1921 at the latest, Bořetice is a separate municipality. In 1935, electricity was introduced to the village.
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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. The main landmark of Bořetice is a Neo-Gothic chapel from the second half of the 19th century.
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