Lužnice
Encyclopedia
The Lužnice (ˈluʒɲɪtsɛ; ) is a river
in the Czech Republic
(204 km) starting in Austria
(4 km). It flows into the Vltava
river in Týn nad Vltavou
(approximately 50 km north of České Budějovice
). The river drains 4,226 square kilometers.
The river was first mentioned in sources in the year 1179. The name was derived from an old Czech
word for water flowing through meadows.
Several places on the river are popular destinations for recreation and canoeing.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
(204 km) starting in Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
(4 km). It flows into the Vltava
Vltava
The Vltava is the longest river in the Czech Republic, running north from its source in Šumava through Český Krumlov, České Budějovice, and Prague, merging with the Elbe at Mělník...
river in Týn nad Vltavou
Týn nad Vltavou
Týn nad Vltavou is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has approximately 8,200 inhabitants.- Main sights :* main square* St. Jacob's church* town hall* town museum, expositon of moldavite stones* ruins of Tyn's castle...
(approximately 50 km north of České Budějovice
Ceské Budejovice
České Budějovice is a city in the Czech Republic. It is the largest city in the South Bohemian Region and is the political and commercial capital of the region and centre of the Roman Catholic Diocese of České Budějovice and of the University of South Bohemia and the Academy of Sciences...
). The river drains 4,226 square kilometers.
The river was first mentioned in sources in the year 1179. The name was derived from an old Czech
Czech language
Czech is a West Slavic language with about 12 million native speakers; it is the majority language in the Czech Republic and spoken by Czechs worldwide. The language was known as Bohemian in English until the late 19th century...
word for water flowing through meadows.
Several places on the river are popular destinations for recreation and canoeing.
Towns and cities on the Lužnice river
- GmündGmünd, Lower AustriaGmünd is a town in northwestern Waldviertel in the Austrian state of Lower Austria, the capital of the Gmünd district. The municipality consists of the Katastralgemeinden Böhmzeil, Breitensee, Eibenstein, Gmünd and Grillenstein...
(Austria) - České VeleniceCeské VeleniceČeské Velenice is city in South Bohemian Region of Czech Republic, just on border with Austria, neighbouring Gmünd .-Famous people:*painter Adolf Born was born here...
- TřeboňTrebonTřeboň is a historical town in South Bohemian Region of Czech Republic. The population stands at 8,862 .-History:Třeboň was established around the middle of the 12th century. In 1366 the House of Rožmberk become owner of the estate...
- Veselí nad LužnicíVeselí nad LužnicíVeselí nad Lužnicí is a town in South Bohemia, Czech Republic and has population of 6,600. It lies on the confluence of the Lužnice and Nežárka rivers....
- SoběslavSobeslavSoběslav is a town in the Czech Republic situated on the river Lužnice, 7 km northern from Veselí nad Lužnicí and 18 km southern from Tábor. In 2005 its recorded population was 7,286...
- TáborTáborTábor is a city of the Czech Republic, in the South Bohemian Region. It is named after Mount Tabor, which is believed by many to be the place of the Transfiguration of Christ; however, the name became popular and nowadays translates to "camp" or "encampment" in the Czech language.The town was...
- BechyněBechyneBechyně , is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It is located on the Lužnice River 20 km southwest of Tábor and has a population of 5,695 ....
- Týn nad VltavouTýn nad VltavouTýn nad Vltavou is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has approximately 8,200 inhabitants.- Main sights :* main square* St. Jacob's church* town hall* town museum, expositon of moldavite stones* ruins of Tyn's castle...