Nova Bystrice

Nová Bystřice (IPA: [ˈnova: ˈbɪstr̝̊ɪtsɛ]) is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic (WGS-84 coordinates N49°01'11", E15°06'02"). It has cca 3,400 inhabitants. The town lies on the border between Czech Republic and Austria (close to the Austria's most northern point). Villages and hamlets Albeř, Artolec, Blato, Hradiště, Hůrky, Klášter, Klenová, Nový Vojířov, Ovčárna, Senotín, Skalka and Smrčná are administrative parts of Nová Bystřice. The settlement was founded in 1175. During reign of John the Blind it became market-town. At the same time it suffered from great famine. City was burned down by Jan Žižka in 1420. It was rebuilt and since then it is called Nová ("New") Bystřice. During the cold war, the Iron Curtain garrison was located in the town. Neighbouring village Mnich was abandoned and destroyed due to its vicinity to the border line. The city is pictorial and wealthy with promising future. Nature park informally called Czech Canada is increasingly attractive and the number of inhabitants, as well as seasonal visitors is growining. In order to offer a reasonable accommodation, major development projects are under way. The presence of a border checkpoint is another important feature of the town, although heavy traffic is usually routed through another major checkpoints in Southern Bohemia.

Nova Bystrice - information

District: Jindřichův Hradec
County: Jihočeský kraj
Inhabitants: 3372
Inhabitants 15-65: 2411
Post office: Nová Bystřice
ZIP: 378 33
Land register: 13
Land area: 8176.63 m²
School: yes
Sanitation: yes
Police: yes

Nova Bystrice - Map

GPS: 49°1'9.34"N 15°6'11.37"E

Photographs Nova Bystrice

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