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Template:Geobox Protivín (Czech pronunciation: [ˈprocɪviːn]) is a small town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,000 inhabitants. Protivín is twinned with Blackwood, Caerphilly in Wales

Geography

The town includes the following parts:

  • Chvaletice
  • Krč
  • Maletice
  • Milenovice
  • Myšenec
  • Protivín
  • Selibov
  • Těšínov
  • Záboří

Many homesteads are inspired by the country baroque style.

Vernacular architecture in Selibov, inspired by the baroque style Selské baroko

The town is also known for the Protivín Brewery, which produces a regional beer label Platan.

See also