Královice (Kladno District)

Královice is a village in Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It is located about 4 km north-northwest of Slaný and has a population of 140 (2006). Local railroad from Kralupy nad Vltavou and Slaný to Louny and Most runs just east of the village where Královice u Zlonic station is situated.

Královice
Village
Stone arch bridge over the Bakovský potok
Flag
Coat of arms
Etymology: King's people
Královice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°15′47″N 14°03′21″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictKladno
MunicipalitySlaný
First mention1382
Government
  MayorLuděk Šofr
Area
  Total3.63 km2 (1.40 sq mi)
Elevation
241 m (791 ft)
Population
 (2006)
  Total140
  Density39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
274 01
Websitewww.obeckralovice.cz/

The main sight of Královice is a Baroque stone road bridge over the Bakovský potok stream in middle of the village. The bridge was built around half of 18th century and is decorated with two statues of patron saints of Bohemia - St Wenceslas and St John Nepomucene. There is also a small chapel from second half of 18th century in the village.


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