Volyně
Appearance
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 Hal is famous local landmark.[1]
Geography
Volyně is located in the midle of Volyně upland as a part of Bavorov foothills, and is often named as 'The gateway to the Šumava'.[2] The river Volyňka is called after the town.
Education
The town is well known as local centre for education. Apart from preschool education, there is primary/secondary school, The Higher Professional School And The Secondary Technical School [3] and other state schools.