Krakov

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Krakov

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Krakov is a municipality in the Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region, located near the ruins of Krakovec Castle. The village features a peaceful rural landscape within the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area.

Flag Description: A blue field charged with a horizontal belt chequy of white and red (3 rows and 16 columns) two-sevenths of the flag's width wide.

Symbolism: The white and red chequy motif refers to heraldic elements associated with the historic local nobility and Krakovec Castle (the Kolowrat family), while the blue color symbolizes the surrounding watercourses and natural landscape.

Statistics

Area

4.46 km²

Population

140

Location