Vimperk

Article summary

Vimperk ( ; ) is a town in Prachatice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,300 inhabitants. The town is located on the Volyňka River, on the border between the Bohemian Forest mountain range and Bohemian Forest Foothills. Historically Vimperk has been known as an important regional trade centre, being located on the Golden Trail from Passau to Prachatice. Vimperk is also renowned for its glass-making and printing traditions. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. The main landmark of the town is the Vimperk Castle.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1987 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. employees: 900 employees — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. population: 7,300 inhabitants — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1378419774