Adamov () is a municipality and village in České Budějovice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,000 inhabitants.
Etymology The initial name of the settlement was Ungnadovské Hory, meaning "Ungnad's mountains". It was named after the nobleman Ondřej Ungnad of Sunek, who owned the estate. The current name Adamov (meaning "Adam's") was given in honour of Adam Ungnad, who arranged for the promotion to mining town.
Geography Adamov is located about east of České Budějovice. It is urbanistically fused with Rudolfov in the south and Hůry in the north. The municipality lies in the Třeboň Basin. The highest point is at above sea level.
History Adamov was initially a mining community, founded in 1547–1550. It was founded within the Hluboká estate, probably in the area of the extinct medieval village of Příhořany, first mentioned in 1378. There were silver and lead ore mines near the settlement. In 1595, the settlement was promoted to mining town by Emperor Rudolf II.
Demographics
Transport The I/34 road (the section from České Budějovice to Jindřichův Hradec, part of the European route E551 and shortly also part of the European route E49) runs north of the village.
Sights The main landmark of Adamov is the former town hall. The building dates probably from the 16th century. Today it has a Neoclassical façade.
Notable people Jan W. Speerger (1896–1950), actor and film director
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