Skály (Písek District)

Skály is a municipality and village in Písek District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants. The village of Budičovice within the municipality is well preserved and is protected by law as a village monument zone.

Skály
Municipality
Main street
Main street
Flag of Skály
Flag
Coat of arms of Skály
Coat of arms
Skály is located in Czech Republic
Skály
Skály
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°13′12″N 14°9′37″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictPísek
First mentioned1365
Area
 • Total17.75 km2 (6.85 sq mi)
Elevation
387 m (1,270 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total313
 • Density18/km2 (46/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
398 11
Websitewww.skaly.net

Administrative parts
Centre of Skály
Homestead in the Folk Baroque style in Skály

The village of Budičovice is an administrative part of Skály.

Geography

Skály is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) south of Písek and 34 km (21 mi) northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the České Budějovice Basin. The highest point is at 450 metres (1,480 ft) above sea level. The Skalský Stream flows through the municipality and feeds a set of ponds. The river Blanice partly forms the northern municipal border.

History

The first written mention of Skály is from 1365. The village was owned by various lower nobles, and the owners often changed. In 1397, Jan of Skály was documented as the owner of Skály. Shortly after the village was sold to the Kočka family, who held it until 1509. In 1543, when Skály was the property of the Litochleb of Strachotínek family, a fort in the village was mentioned for the first time, but this building has not been preserved.[2]

The village of Budičovice was first mentioned in 1399.[3]

Transport

Skály lies on the railway line of local importance from České Budějovice to Strakonice.

Sights
Centre of Budičovice

Budičovice is protected as a village monument zone for its folk architecture from the 19th century. The homesteads have decorated façades in the Folk Baroque style, typical for this region. The landmark of the village green is the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk from around 1875.[3]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Z historie" (in Czech). Obec Skály. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  3. "Budičovice – Skály" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
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