Rudolfov

Rudolfov consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): • Rudolfov (2,301) • Hlinsko (188) Hlinsko forms an exclave of the municipal territory. ==Etymology==

The name is derived from the personal name Rudolf, meaning "Rudolf's (town)". ==Geography==

Rudolfov is located about east of České Budějovice. It lies in the Třeboň Basin. The highest point is at above sea level. ==History==

The first mention of silver mining in the area is from 1385. The first written mention of Rudolfov is from 1570. ==Demographics==

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There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. ==Sights==

The main landmark is the Church of Saint Vitus. It was built as a Protestant temple in 1583. The second landmark is the building of the former mining office and until 2009 the town hall, with Renaissance decorations and a turret. Today it houses a small mining museum. A monument is also a small Renaissance castle. Today the premises are used as offices. ==Twin towns – sister cities==

Rudolfov is twinned with: • Sandl, Austria ==References==