Rožmberk Pond

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Rožmberk Pond
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Rožmberk Pond is located in Czech Republic
Rožmberk Pond
Rožmberk Pond
LocationTřeboň, South Bohemian Region
Coordinates49°2′31″N 14°46′32″E / 49.04194°N 14.77556°E / 49.04194; 14.77556Coordinates: 49°2′31″N 14°46′32″E / 49.04194°N 14.77556°E / 49.04194; 14.77556
Typefish pond
Basin countriesCzech Republic
Surface area4.89 km2 (1.89 sq mi)
Max. depth6.2 m (20 ft)
Water volume6,200,000 km3 (8.1×1015 cu yd)
Surface elevation427 m (1,401 ft)

Rožmberk (German: Rosenberg-Weiher) is a fish pond in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, next to the town Třeboň. It is the largest fish pond in the world.[1]

Geography and parametres[]

Rožmberk and Káňov ponds

Its area is 4.89 km2 (1.89 sq mi), and has a maximum depth is 6.2 m (20 ft).[1]

Water from the river Lužnice flows into the pond.

History[]

The pond was designed and built under guidance of Jakub Krčín, working for the Bohemian aristocratic family of the Rosenberg family (Czech: Rožmberk) and it is named after that family. At the time of its creation, its main task was to regulate the frequent floods caused by the Lužnice. The work started in 1584 and was finished in 1590.[1]

At this time many fish ponds were established throughout South Bohemia, and there are several other large ponds in the vicinity of Rožmberk Pond, including Velký Tisý, Svět, and Opatovický.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Rybník Rožmberk – největší rybník na světě" (in Czech). Kudy z nudy. Retrieved 2021-09-01.

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