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Světlík (Český Krumlov District)
Světlík (german: Kirchschlag) is a municipality and village in Český Krumlov District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants. Etymology The name is derived from the adjective ''světlý'' ('bright') and referred to a bright forest. Geography Světlík is located about southwest of Český Krumlov and southwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is a hill at above sea level. The stream Strážný potok originates here and flows across the municipality. History The first written mention of Světlík is from 1258. From 1624 until the establishment of an independent municipality in 1850, it was part of the Český Krumlov estate. Demographics Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. Sights The main landmark of Světlík is the Church of Saint James the Great. It was built in the mid-13th century, its current appearance is a result of pseudo-Rom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obec
Obec (plural: ''obce'') is the Czech language, Czech and Slovak language, Slovak word for a municipality (in the Czech Republic, in Slovakia and abroad). The literal meaning of the word is "Intentional community, commune" or "community". It is the smallest administrative unit that is governed by elected representatives. Cities and towns are also municipalities. Definition Legal definition (according to the Czech code of law with similar definition in the Slovak code of law) is: ''"The municipality is a basic territorial self-governing community of citizens; it forms a territorial unit, which is defined by the boundary of the municipality."'' Every municipality is composed of one or more cadastre, cadastral areas. Every municipality is composed of one or more administrative parts, usually called town parts or villages. A municipality can have its own flag and coat of arms. Czech Republic Almost whole area of the republic is divided into municipalities, with the only exception be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |