Rudolfov
Rudolfov (; ) is a town in České Budějovice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,600 inhabitants. Administrative parts. The village of Hlinsko is an administrative part of Rudolfov. It forms an exclave of the municipal territory. History. The first mention of silver mining in the area is from 1385. In the late 16th century, mining had become intense, and it was the most important silver mining area in Bohemia alongside Kutná Hora and Jáchymov. In 1585, the mining settlement was promoted to a royal mining town by Rudolf II. Sights. The main landmark  is the Church of Saint Vitus. It was built as a Protestant temple in 1583. The second landmark is the building of the former mining office and until 2009 the town hall, with Renaissance decoration and turret. Today it houses a small mining museum. There is also a small Renaissance castle, the premises are used today as offices. Twin towns – sister cities. Rudolfov is twinned with: