Třeboň

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Location of Třeboň in the Czech Republic
Location of Třeboň in the Czech Republic
Třeboň - Masaryk's square
Třeboň - Masaryk's square

Třeboň (IPA: [ˈtr̝̊ɛboɲ]; German: Wittingau) is a town in South Bohemian Region of Czech Republic. The population stands at 8,862 (2004). Famous people born here include Karel Poborský, the Czech Republic national football team all-time appearance record holder.

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Třeboň was established around the middle of the 12th century. In 1366 the House of Rožmberk become owner of the estate. The period of greatest growth for the town dates to the second half of the 15th century when Petr IV of Rožmberk (1462 - 1523) seriously began to take care of the land. The district became famous as a fish pond farming area. From 1611 the Houses of Habsburg and Schwarzenberg were owners of the town and the estate. In the 19th and 20th centuries the city's importance decreased.

[edit] Třeboň today

Třeboň is a tourist destination, and its major economic activity of the area along with agriculture, spa industry and services. The TV series The Territory of White Deer was filmed in Třeboň.

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Coordinates: 49°01′N 14°47′E

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