Volyně is a town in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,000 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Villages of Černětice, Račí, Starov and Zechovice are administrative parts of Volyně. Černětice and Račí form an exclave of the municipal territory. The origin of the name Volyně is unknown. There are hypotheses that it was derived from a Slavic tribe which came from the area of today's Ukraine. Volyně is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of Strakonice and 46 km (29 mi) northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is a nameless hil at 769 metres (2,523 ft) above sea level. The river Volyňka, named after Volyně, flows through the town. More information...
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