Nové Hrady

Nové Hrady sits at an elevation of 541 meters, encompassing 79 square kilometers with eight distinct administrative sections near the Austrian border.

The town originated in 1279 as a strategic guard point at the entrance to the Kingdom of Bohemia, later developing into a significant manor estate.

The Monastery of Divine Mercy, constructed between 1678 and 1685, maintains its role as a religious and cultural center for local residents.

The municipal office provides comprehensive services to 2,542 residents, including document processing, waste management coordination, and public transportation information.

The town features an open-air museum documenting the Iron Curtain period, offering insights into Cold War border fortifications and surveillance systems.

Location: České Budějovice District

Location: SO ORP Trhové Sviny

Elevation above the sea: 541 m

Shares border with: Žár, Petříkov, Olešnice, České Velenice, Nová Ves nad Lužnicí, Suchdol nad Lužnicí, Horní Stropnice, Hranice, Dvory nad Lužnicí, Moorbad Harbach, Unserfrau-Altweitra, Großdietmanns

Email: radnice@novehrady.cz

Website: https://novehrady.cz

GPS coordinates: 48.78970,14.77838

Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:51