Lety

Lety is a village and municipality (obec) in Písek District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. The municipality covers an area of 13.92 square kilometres (5.37 sq mi), and has a population of 285 (as at 2005). Lety lies approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Písek, 67 km (42 mi) north-west of České Budějovice, and 68 km (42 mi) south of Prague. The hamlets Pukňov and Šerkov are administrative parts of Lety. During World War II a concentration camp was established near Lety. The camp is most known for its role as a Gypsy camp. See concentration camps Lety and Hodonín for details.