Bechyně

Bechyně, is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It is located on the Lužnice River 20 km southwest of Tábor and has a population of 5,695 (2005).

The town, which is notably known for its ancient castle, is the terminus of the railway line from Tabor. This was built in 1903 and was the first electrified railway in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The original passenger train is preserved and operates several times each summer.

Notable people

 * Ladislav Haškovec (1866-1944) -Czech neuropsychiatrist