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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 |
'''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> |
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Revision as of 02:24, 1 March 2010
Template:Geobox Volyně is a small, ancient market town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, situated around 120 kilometres (75 mi) 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.[1]
Geography
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'.[2] The river Volyňka is named after the town.
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 [3] and other state schools.
References
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