Běleč (Kladno District)

Běleč is a municipality and village in Kladno District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Bělec, meaning "Bělec's (court)".

Geography
Běleč is located about 12 km southwest of Kladno and 23 km west of Prague. It lies in the Křivoklát Highlands. The highest point is the hill Krchůvek at 472 m above sea level. The Vůznice Stream originates here and flows across the municipality. Běleč entirely lies in the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area. Part of the Vůznice National Nature Reserve is also situated in Běleč's territory.

History
The first written mention of Běleč is from 1352.

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

Sights
The main landmark of Běleč is the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was built in the Gothic style in the 14th century and rebuilt to its current appearance in 1903–1904. The church is surrounded by a cemetery and next to the cemetery stand a wooden bell tower from 1717.

Jenčov Castle is a castle ruin located in the woods south of the village. It is freely accessible.