Mlýny (German: Mühlen) is a municipality and village in Tábor District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.
Etymology
The name means 'mills' in Czech.
Geography
Mlýny is located about 16 kilometres (10 mi) southeast of Tábor and 49 km (30 mi) northeast of České Budějovice. It lies in the Křemešník Highlands. The highest point is a nameless hill at 604 m (1,982 ft) above sea level. The stream Černovický potok flows through the municipality.
History
The first written mention of Mlýny is from 1379. The village belonged to the Choustník estate and shared its owners and destinies.[2]
Demographics
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Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Mlýny is the Church of Saint Catherine. Originally a Gothic church from the mid-14th century, it was rebuilt in 1609. In 1957, it was reconstructed and modified to its present form.[5]
References
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Mlýny. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Kostel sv. Kateřiny" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
External links
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