České Budějovice
České Budějovice (German: Budweis or Böhmisch Budweis) is a town in the Czech Republic. About 96,000 people live there (2009). It is in the south of the historical region Bohemia. The popular Czech beer, Budweiser Budvar, is made there.
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| Coordinates: 48°58′29″N 14°28′29″E / 48.97472°N 14.47472°ECoordinates: 48°58′29″N 14°28′29″E / 48.97472°N 14.47472°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Bohemian |
| District | České Budějovice |
| First mentioned | 1251 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jiří Svoboda (ANO) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.71 km2 (21.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population (2022-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 93,426 |
| • Density | 1,677.01/km2 (4,343.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 370 01 |
| Website | www |
The city is also one of the major settings in the novel "The Good Soldier Švejk" by Jaroslav Hašek.
Twin towns - Sister cities
České Budějovice is twinned with:
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České Budějovice Media
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Trams on Radecký Street (now Žižkova Street), c. 1909
Budweiser Budvar brewery in Kněžské Dvory, part of České Budějovice, Czech Republic.
Budweiser Budvar, one of the world's most famous beers
Trolleybus Škoda 25Tr serving the city
Swimming Stadium České Budějovice
Aerial view of the historic centre
Black Tower and Cathedral of St. Nicholas
Iron Maiden Tower at the blind arm of the river Malše in České Budějovice, Czech Republic.
Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (rear)
References
Other websites
Media related to České Budějovice at Wikimedia Commons
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