Bdín

Bdín is a municipality and village in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 70 inhabitants.

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Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Bda, meaning "Bda's court".

Geography

Bdín is located about northeast of Rakovník and northwest of Prague. It lies in the Džbán range. The highest point is at above sea level. The upper course of the stream Bakovský potok flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Bdín is from 1318.

Transport

The I/16 road, which connects the D6 motorway with Slaný and Mělník, runs along the southern municipal border.

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality. Among the landmarks are a wooden belfry and a bust of John Amos Comenius from 1913.