Lomnice nad Lužnicí
town in the Czech Republic
Lomnice nad Lužnicí (German: Lomnitz an der Lainsitz) is a town in Jindřichův Hradec District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,800 inhabitants. The town is located in the Třeboň Basin, in an area known for many watercourses and fishponds.
Etymology
The name of the town is derived from the local stream, which used to be called Lomnice. The stream's name was derived from the Czech adjective lomný, which could mean 'noisy' or 'crooked'.
Geography
Lomnice nad Lužnicí is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) west of Jindřichův Hradec and 20 km (12 mi) northeast of České Budějovice. It lies in the Třeboň Basin and in the Třeboňsko Protected Landscape Area. The stream Miletínský potok and the artificially created channel Zlatá stoka flow through the town. The Lužnice River flows east of the town and briefly forms the municipal border. Velký Tisý, one of the largest ponds in the Czech Republic, is located in the municipal territory, along with several smaller fishponds.
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