Horní Planá, Mountain municipality in Český Krumlov District, Czech Republic.
Horní Planá is a mountain town in Český Krumlov District, situated at approximately 776 meters above sea level. The municipality spreads across a large area with seven villages and sits near the northern edge of Lipno Reservoir.
The town was first documented in 1332 and received market town status from King Charles IV in 1349. This development marked its rise as a trading center and it became connected to the Český Krumlov estate.
The Church of Saint Margaret displays Renaissance murals that reflect the religious life in this mountain region. Visitors can see how artistic decoration shaped the identity of communities in South Bohemia.
The town comprises seven villages connected by road I/39, making it easy to explore the area. Visitors can move between these settlements and enjoy walking opportunities across the wider municipality.
The birthplace of writer Adalbert Stifter is now a museum preserving his original manuscripts and personal possessions. The collection offers insight into the life and work of this important 19th-century author who came from this region.
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