Temelín, Rural municipality in České Budějovice District, Czech Republic.
Temelín is a small municipality in the Czech landscape that spreads across hilly terrain and is crossed by numerous small fishponds. The village consists of several settlements and sits in a quiet region between the Tábor Uplands and the České Budějovice Basin.
The area was first documented in writing in 1381 and remained part of a larger estate for centuries. In the 19th century it broke free from this dependency and became an independent administrative unit.
The Church of Saint Procopius shapes the local landscape with its blend of Gothic origins and Baroque additions that developed over centuries. The building reflects the long religious history of the place and draws attention as you walk through the area.
The place is easy to explore on foot since the individual settlements are manageable and the terrain remains accessible for walkers. Visitors should be prepared for the rural nature of the place and expect quiet, open landscapes.
In the 1980s several original villages in the area disappeared to make way for nuclear power station construction. This dramatic change left marks on the landscape and altered the lives of many residents forever.
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