Černíky is a municipality and village in Kolín District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Etymology The initial name of the village was Črmníky, meaning "the village of Črmníks (Črmník family)". By distorting and simplifying the pronunciation, the name Černíky gradually arose. The name Černíky was first documented in 1654.
Geography Černíky is located about west of Kolín and east of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape in the Central Elbe Table. In the eastern tip of the municipal territory is a fishpond, supplied by the stream Kounický potok.
History The first written mention of Černíky is from 1293.
From 1 January 2021, Černíky is no longer a part of Nymburk District and belongs to Kolín District.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights The main landmark of Černíky is the Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus. It was built in the Baroque style in 1760.
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