Pochvalov is a municipality and village in RakovnÃÂk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
The name is derived from the personal name Pochval, meaning "Pochval's (court)".
Pochvalov is located about north of RakovnÃÂk and northwest of Prague. It lies in the Dà ¾bán range. The highest point is at above sea level.
The first written mention of Pochvalov is from 1346, when it belonged to the Knights Hospitaller. Later it was the property of various noble families. Among the most notable owners of Pochvalov were the Zierotin and Lobkowicz families.
In the years 1939âÂÂ1950, the Jià Âina coal mine was in operation near the village.
The area is known for growing hops.
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
The most important monument is the Chapel of Saint Procopius. It is a large Baroque chapel from the mid-18th century.