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'''Volyně''' is a small, ancient market town in the [[South Bohemian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]], situated around {{convert|120|km}} south of [[Prague]], roughly mid-way between [[Strakonice]] and [[Vimperk]]. Volyně has a resident population of 3,180 as of 2005. Its renaissance Town Hall is a famous local landmark.<ref>[http://www.volyne.info/volyne2/clanek/volyne_eng.php :::: volyne.info - nezávislý informační server města Volyně a okolí ::::<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
'''Volyně''' ({{langx|de|Wolin}}) is a town in [[Strakonice District]] in the [[South Bohemian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 3,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an [[Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones|urban monument zone]].


==Administrative parts==
==History==
The villages of Černětice, Račí, Starov and Zechovice are administrative parts of Volyně. Černětice and Račí form an [[Enclave and exclave|exclave]] of the municipal territory.
The first written note about the town is from the year 1271, but the first signs of permanent habitation near the ford at the same place date from 9th and 10th centuries. In 1299 provost Oldřich granted the settlement town rights. Volyně was an important stop on the trade way from [[Passau]] to [[Písek]]. Most common trade article was [[salt]], craft work or [[sheep]]. The town grew till [[Thirty Years' War]] when the trade routes changed.


==Etymology==
There are a couple of historical buildings in the town such renaissance town hall built between 1521 and 1529, Gothic fortress from 14th century, All Saints church from same period, other church in town (Proměnění Páně) was built between 1580 and 1618 and Jewish synagogue was built in 1939. Visitors can also find a Marian column right in the middle of town square from 1760 or original swimming pool from years 1939-1941.<ref>The Region of South Bohemia-Strakonice Area ISBN 80-7316-180-X</ref>
The origin of the name Volyně is unknown. There are hypotheses that it was derived from a [[Slavs|Slavic]] tribe which came from the area of today's Ukraine.<ref name=history>{{cite web |title=Historie|url=https://www.volyne.eu/historie/d-1003/p1=10565|publisher=Město Volyně|language=cs|access-date=2022-08-28}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Volyně is located about {{convert|10|km|0}} south of [[Strakonice]] and {{convert|46|km|abbr=on}} northwest of [[České Budějovice]]. It lies in the [[Bohemian Forest Foothills]]. The highest point is a nameless hill at {{convert|769|m|ft}} above sea level. The [[Volyňka]] River flows through the town.
Volyně is located in the middle of Volyně Upland as a part of ''Bavorov Hills'' belong to ''[[Šumava]] foothills'', and is often named as 'The gateway to the [[Šumava]]'.<ref>http://www.csop.cz/docs/up/seznam-fytogeografickych-oblasti-cr.pdf</ref> The river [[Volyňka]] is named after the town.

==History==
According to archaeological findings, a Slavic settlement was built on the site of today's town in the 7th century. The first written mention of Volyně is from 1271, when a [[Gord (archaeology)|gord]] was documented here. In 1299, the settlement was promoted to a town. In 1327, the parish church and town fortifications were completed. In the 15th century, the Volyně waged a long-standing and ultimately victorious dispute with the royal town of [[Písek]] over the import of salt and the payment of tolls. The town's prosperity peaked before the [[Thirty Years' War]].<ref name=history/>

During the war, Volyně suffered from looting, fires and passage of troops. After the war, despite several fires and plague epidemics, the town continued to grow and spread beyond the town walls. The face of the town changed significantly in the 19th century, when the square was paved and new multi-story buildings began to be built.<ref name=history/>

==Demographics==
{{historical populations
|align=none|cols=3
|1869|3495
|1880|3738
|1890|3757
|1900|4018
|1910|4131
|1921|3993
|1930|3930
|1950|3349
|1961|3144
|1970|2970
|1980|3162
|1991|3251
|2001|3194
|2011|2981
|2021|3006
|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011|url=https://csu.gov.cz/produkty/historicky-lexikon-obci-1869-az-2015|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Population Census 2021: Population by sex|url=https://vdb.czso.cz/vdbvo2/faces/en/index.jsf?page=vystup-objekt-parametry&z=T&f=TABULKA&sp=A&skupId=4429&katalog=33515&pvo=SLD21001-OB-OK|work=Public Database|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|date=2021-03-27}}</ref>}}


==Education==
==Education==
The town is well known as a local centre for education. Apart from [[preschool education]], there is a primary/secondary school, ''The Higher Professional School And The Secondary Technical School ''<ref>http://www.strakonice.cz/vos_sps_volyne/page17.htm</ref> and other state schools.
The town is known as a local centre of education. Apart from [[preschool education]] and a primary/secondary school, there is ''Higher Vocational School and Secondary Industrial School''. It was founded in 1864.<ref>{{cite web |title=Historie školy|url=http://www.sps.volyne.cz/web/historie-skoly/|publisher=Vyšší odborná škola a Střední průmyslová škola Volyně|language=cs|access-date=2021-08-22}}</ref>

==Transport==
The I/4 road (the section from [[Strakonice]] to the Czech-German border in [[Strážný]]) passes through the town.

Volyně is located on the railway line Strakonice–[[Volary]].

==Sights==
[[File:Radnice ve Volyni (2).JPG|thumb|160px|Town hall]]
The historic town centre is formed by Svobody Square and adjacent streets. The main landmark of the square is the Renaissance town hall, built between 1521 and 1529. Other historical buildings include Gothic fortress from the 14th century, Church of All Saints from same period, Church of the Transfiguration, which was built between 1580 and 1618, and Jewish synagogue that dates from 1939. A Marian column located in the middle of the town square dates from 1760.<ref name=history/><ref>{{cite web |title=Basic City Info|url=http://www.volyne.info/volyne2/clanek/volyne_eng.php|publisher=Volyně.info|access-date=2022-08-28}}</ref>

==Notable people==
*[[Josef Niklas]] (1817–1877), architect
*[[Josef Kaizl]] (1854–1901), economist and politician
*[[Jan Rubeš]] (1920–2009), opera singer and actor

==Twin towns – sister cities==
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic}}
Volyně is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Partneři v zahraničí|url=https://volyne.eu/partnerska-mesta/ds-1014/p1=12594|publisher=Město Volyně|language=cs|access-date=2020-08-24}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Aidenbach]], Germany
*{{flagicon|SVK}} [[Kováčová, Zvolen District|Kováčová]], Slovakia


==References==
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==External links==
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*{{official|https://www.volyne.eu/}}


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Latest revision as of 22:06, 23 October 2024

Volyně
Town
Town square
Town square
Flag of Volyně
Flag
Coat of arms of Volyně
Coat of arms
Volyně is located in Czech Republic
Volyně
Volyně
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°9′57″N 13°53′10″E / 49.16583°N 13.88611°E / 49.16583; 13.88611
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictStrakonice
First mentioned1271
Government
 • MayorMartin Červený
Area
 • Total
20.58 km2 (7.95 sq mi)
Elevation
461 m (1,512 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total
2,988
 • Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
387 01
Websitewww.volyne.eu

Volyně (German: Wolin) is a town in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Administrative parts

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The villages of Černětice, Račí, Starov and Zechovice are administrative parts of Volyně. Černětice and Račí form an exclave of the municipal territory.

Etymology

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The origin of the name Volyně is unknown. There are hypotheses that it was derived from a Slavic tribe which came from the area of today's Ukraine.[2]

Geography

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Volyně is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of Strakonice and 46 km (29 mi) northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is a nameless hill at 769 metres (2,523 ft) above sea level. The Volyňka River flows through the town.

History

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According to archaeological findings, a Slavic settlement was built on the site of today's town in the 7th century. The first written mention of Volyně is from 1271, when a gord was documented here. In 1299, the settlement was promoted to a town. In 1327, the parish church and town fortifications were completed. In the 15th century, the Volyně waged a long-standing and ultimately victorious dispute with the royal town of Písek over the import of salt and the payment of tolls. The town's prosperity peaked before the Thirty Years' War.[2]

During the war, Volyně suffered from looting, fires and passage of troops. After the war, despite several fires and plague epidemics, the town continued to grow and spread beyond the town walls. The face of the town changed significantly in the 19th century, when the square was paved and new multi-story buildings began to be built.[2]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18693,495—    
18803,738+7.0%
18903,757+0.5%
19004,018+6.9%
19104,131+2.8%
YearPop.±%
19213,993−3.3%
19303,930−1.6%
19503,349−14.8%
19613,144−6.1%
19702,970−5.5%
YearPop.±%
19803,162+6.5%
19913,251+2.8%
20013,194−1.8%
20112,981−6.7%
20213,006+0.8%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Education

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The town is known as a local centre of education. Apart from preschool education and a primary/secondary school, there is Higher Vocational School and Secondary Industrial School. It was founded in 1864.[5]

Transport

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The I/4 road (the section from Strakonice to the Czech-German border in Strážný) passes through the town.

Volyně is located on the railway line Strakonice–Volary.

Sights

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Town hall

The historic town centre is formed by Svobody Square and adjacent streets. The main landmark of the square is the Renaissance town hall, built between 1521 and 1529. Other historical buildings include Gothic fortress from the 14th century, Church of All Saints from same period, Church of the Transfiguration, which was built between 1580 and 1618, and Jewish synagogue that dates from 1939. A Marian column located in the middle of the town square dates from 1760.[2][6]

Notable people

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Twin towns – sister cities

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Volyně is twinned with:[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ a b c d "Historie" (in Czech). Město Volyně. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  4. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. ^ "Historie školy" (in Czech). Vyšší odborná škola a Střední průmyslová škola Volyně. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  6. ^ "Basic City Info". Volyně.info. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
  7. ^ "Partneři v zahraničí" (in Czech). Město Volyně. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
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