Bratkovice


Bratkovice is a municipality and village in Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Administrative division

Bratkovice consists of two municipal parts :
  • Bratkovice
  • Dominikální Paseky

    Etymology

The initial name of the village was probably Bratrkovice. The name was derived from the surname Bratřek, meaning "the village of Bratřek's people".

Geography

Bratkovice is located about north of Příbram and southwest of Prague. It lies in the Brdy Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left bank of the Litavka River.

History

The first written mention of Bratkovice is from 1394. The village of Dominikální Paseky was founded in the 17th century as a result of the development of mining and processing of iron ore in the area.

Demographics

Transport

Bratkovice is located on the railway line Beroun–Strakonice via Příbram.

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.