Hrdlív is a municipality and village in Kladno District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Hrdlej or Hrlej.

Geography

Hrdlív is located about 6 km north of Kladno and 23 km northwest of Prague. It lies in the Prague Plateau. The highest point is at 338 m above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Hrdlív is from 1316. From the 15th century, Hrdlív was part of the Smečno estate, which belonged to the Martinic family (since 1792 Clam-Martinic). After the abolition of feudalism in 1848, Hrdlív became part of the Třebichovice municipality. In 1906, it became a separate municipality.

Demographics

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

Hrdlív is poor in monuments. The only protected cultural monument is a small Baroque chapel dating from 1745.