Milíkov (Cheb District)


Milíkov is a municipality and village in Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Administrative division

Milíkov consists of five municipal parts :
  • Milíkov
  • Malá Šitboř
  • Mokřina
  • Těšov
  • Velká Šitboř

Etymology

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

Geography

Milíkov is located about east of Cheb and southwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the border between the Cheb Basin and Slavkov Forest. The highest point is at above sea level. The stream Lipoltovský potok flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Milíkov is from 1311. The owners of the village often changed.

Transport

The I/21 road, which connects the D5 and D6 motorways, runs along the southwestern municipal border.

Sights

The main landmark of Milíkov is the Church of Saints Simon and Jude. It was originally a chapel, rebuilt and extended into the church in 1787. In 1818–1820, it was rebuilt in the late Neoclassical style.