Tábor
Sign in to saveTábor (; ) is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 34,000 inhabitants, making it the second most populated town in the region. It lies in the Tábor Uplands on the Lužnice River. The town is a road and railway junction.
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Tábor is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic with approximately 34,000 residents, making it the second-largest town in its region. Located on the Lužnice River in the Tábor Uplands, it serves as an important road and railway junction.
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Article
21 sectionsContents
- Administrative division
- Etymology
- Geography
- History
- Demographics
- Economy
- Transport
- Sport
- Sights
- Town fortifications
- Main square
- Ecclesiastical buildings
- Other cultural sights
- Natural sights
- Notable people
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Gallery
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Tábor (; ) is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 34,000 inhabitants, making it the second most populated town in the region. It lies in the Tábor Uplands on the Lužnice River. The town is a road and railway junction.
Tábor was founded by the Hussites in 1420 and named after the bibical Mount Tabor. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument reservation. The town has four national cultural monuments, including the Old Town Hall, which houses the Hussite Museum. Tábor Zoo is also one of the town's well-known tourist destinations.