Uzeničky is a municipality and village in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.
Administrative division Uzeničky consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Uzeničky (87) Černívsko (25)
Etymology The name is a diminutive of Uzenice, which is a neighbouring village.
Geography Uzeničky is located about north of Strakonice and southeast of Plzeň. It lies mostly in the Benešov Uplands, only the southwestern part of the municipal territory with the village of Černívsko lies in the Blatná Uplands. The highest point is the hill Chlumák at above sea level. The territory is rich in fishponds.
History The first written mention of Uzeničky is from 1260, when there was a fortress.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The most important monument is the Church of the Holy Trinity in Černívsko. It was originally a Gothic building from the 14th century, which was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1722.
The Křikava Castle in Černívsko dates from the 14th century and was first mentioned in 1357. In the 15th century, it was abandoned, probably as a result of the Hussite Wars. Today it is a ruin with only a few fragments remaining.
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