ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA	CZECH REPUBLIC
Jihočeský kraj	South Bohemia (České Budějovice) region
Okres: Český Krumlov

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Horní Planá (Operplan) was founded by the diocese of Bamberg. It was first mentioned as a village in 1263 and received the status of a market town from Emperor Karl IV in 1349.

Horní Planá is the birthplace of the famous Austrian writer Adalbert STIFTER (1805–1868). His major works are determined by humanitarianism and traditional educational ideals. His work was partly misunderstood or disapproved by many contemporary critics and only found acceptance with some delay.