Hrusice

Hrusice is located about southeast of Prague. It lies in a rolled landscape of the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at above sea level. There are two fishponds in the municipal territory; Hrusický in the centre of the village and Hubačovský in the northwest. The stream of Hrusický potok flows through the municipality, but has only local significance. ==History==

The first written mention of Hrusice is from 1205, in a deed of King Ottokar I. Hrusice belonged to the direct administration of the Přemyslid dynasty. In 1848, the municipality gained self-government. ==Demographics==

The municipality has experienced a significant growth in the 21st century. {{historical populations ==Transport==

The accessibility of Hrusice is good due to proximity of two major transport lines. The D1 motorway from Prague to Brno passes through the municipal territory of Hrusice. There also operates a suburban bus line between Strančice and Stříbrná Skalice (via Mnichovice and Ondřejov) with a stop in the centre of Hrusice. ==Sights==

The main historical landmark of Hrusice is the Church of Saint Wenceslaus, located in the centre of Hrusice. It is an example of rural Romanesque architecture from the turn of the 12th century with a valuable sandstone portal, a work by monks from the Sázava Monastery. ==Notable people==

• Josef Lada (1887–1957), painter, illustrator and writer ==Gallery==

Hrusice_CZ_centre_towards_W_183.jpg|Centre of Hrusice with a bus stop Hrusice_CZ_municipal_office_and_Josef_Lada_bust_113.jpg|Municipal office and a small park with bust of Josef Lada Hrusice_CZ_birthplace_of_Josef_Lada_185.jpg|Birthplace of Josef Lada Hrusice_CZ_villa_of_Josef_Lada_330.jpg|Lada's summer villa, nowadays his museum ==References==