Veselí nad Lužnicí
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Veselí nad Lužnicí (ˈvɛsɛliː ˈnadluʒɲɪtsiː; ) 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.
The town is situated on the northern edge of the Třeboň basin (407 meters above sea level), and is known for its fish ponds and pine forests. Since the late 19th century, it has been an important railway junction between České Budějovice
, Tábor
, Třeboň
and Jindřichův Hradec
. The railway station remains one of the biggest local employers. The sand, concrete and food industries are also long-established in the town.
and a redoubt on the salt road
from Austria
to Prague
. Emperor Charles IV gave it the status of a town in 1362. In the 15th century, the town saw many fires and was looted by the Hussites. It was Petr Vok from Rožmberk dynasty, a famous fish pond founder and supporter who let the town grow again a hundred years later. The Thirty Years' War
(1618-1648) damaged the town badly again - with only about 50 people remaining. New development came with the Švamberk dynasty in the second half of the 17th century. Veselí stayed in their possession until the end of the First World War in 1918.
It was originally two separate towns - Veselí nad Lužnicí and Mezimostí nad Nežárkou (a town since 1908). They were joined in 1943 to make one town under the present name.
Veselí nad Lužnicí is a popular summer resort, especially for canoe
rs and hikers
. Another attraction are the man-made lakes south of the town; these were created in the 1970s and 1980's when huge amounts of sand were quarried. A nature trail runs around them. Horusický rybník, the second largest fish pond in the Czech Republic (415 ha) lies southwest of the town. The recreational area is part of the protected area of Třeboňsko, which was declared a UNESCO
biosphere reserve.
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....
and has population of 6,600. It lies on the confluence of the Lužnice
Lužnice
The Lužnice is a river in the Czech Republic starting in Austria . It flows into the Vltava river in Týn nad Vltavou . The river drains 4,226 square kilometers....
and Nežárka
Nežárka
Nežárka is a river in South Bohemia, Czech Republic. It is 56 km long and flows to Lužnice in Veselí nad Lužnicí. The river flows through Jindřichův Hradec and Stráž nad Nežárkou.- References :* - External links :...
rivers.
The town is situated on the northern edge of the Třeboň basin (407 meters above sea level), and is known for its fish ponds and pine forests. Since the late 19th century, it has been an important railway junction between 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...
, Tábor
Tábor
Tábor 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...
, Třeboň
Trebon
Třeboň 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...
and Jindřichův Hradec
Jindrichuv Hradec
Jindřichův Hradec is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has approximately 22,700 inhabitants.- History :The first written mention of the town is in 1220. Before that, it was probably a Slavic settlement. At the end of the 12th century more people arrived...
. The railway station remains one of the biggest local employers. The sand, concrete and food industries are also long-established in the town.
History
The town was first mentioned in 1259 as a hamletHamlet
The Tragical History of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, or more simply Hamlet, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601...
and a redoubt on the salt road
Salt Road
A salt road ) is any of the prehistoric and historical trade routes by which essential salt has been transported to regions that lacked it ....
from 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...
to Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
. Emperor Charles IV gave it the status of a town in 1362. In the 15th century, the town saw many fires and was looted by the Hussites. It was Petr Vok from Rožmberk dynasty, a famous fish pond founder and supporter who let the town grow again a hundred years later. The Thirty Years' War
Thirty Years' War
The Thirty Years' War was fought primarily in what is now Germany, and at various points involved most countries in Europe. It was one of the most destructive conflicts in European history....
(1618-1648) damaged the town badly again - with only about 50 people remaining. New development came with the Švamberk dynasty in the second half of the 17th century. Veselí stayed in their possession until the end of the First World War in 1918.
It was originally two separate towns - Veselí nad Lužnicí and Mezimostí nad Nežárkou (a town since 1908). They were joined in 1943 to make one town under the present name.
Sights
The Church of Exaltation of the Holy Cross (kostel Povýšení svatého Kříže), the oldest monument from the 13th century, dominates the town. The renaissance Old Town Hall is the main building on the square and together with the Museum forms an architectonic unit. Chapel of St. Mark (1754) and the Little Church of St. Florian in Mezimostí (1718) are other notable buildings.Veselí nad Lužnicí is a popular summer resort, especially for canoe
Canoe
A canoe or Canadian canoe is a small narrow boat, typically human-powered, though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors. Canoes are usually pointed at both bow and stern and are normally open on top, but can be decked over A canoe (North American English) or Canadian...
rs and hikers
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
. Another attraction are the man-made lakes south of the town; these were created in the 1970s and 1980's when huge amounts of sand were quarried. A nature trail runs around them. Horusický rybník, the second largest fish pond in the Czech Republic (415 ha) lies southwest of the town. The recreational area is part of the protected area of Třeboňsko, which was declared a UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
biosphere reserve.