Strakonice

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Strakonice
Town
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Czech Republic
Region	South Bohemian
District	Strakonice
Commune	Strakonice
Rivers	Otava, Volyňka
Elevation	393 m (1,289 ft)
Coordinates	49°15′N 13°54′E / 49.25, 13.9
Area	34.67 km² (13.39 sq mi)
Population	23,923 (31.12.2006)
Density	690 /km² (1,787 /sq mi)
First mentioned	1367
Mayor	Pavel Vondrys
Timezone	CET (UTC+1)
- summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	386 01
Location in the Czech Republic
Wikimedia Commons: Strakonice
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.strakonice.net

Strakonice (IPA: [ˈstrakoɲɪtsɛ]; German: Strakonitz) is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Estimated population: 24,000.

[edit] History

The settlement of this region took place in the second half of 12th century when a castle was built. In 1367 Strakonice obtained city rights.

[edit] The Castle

The castle of Strakonice was built by an important family of Bavors who started the construction of their residence at the beginning of the 13th century. Later they donated a part of the castle to the knights of the Order of St. John. In the beginning of the 15th century the knights of St. John owned the whole castle as well as the surrounding manor. The castle experienced an extensive reconstruction to a representation residence of the Grand Pilliers of the Order in the 16th century, the later modifications were minor only. Nowadays a part of the castle serves as a museum of the region of Strakonice.

[edit] Today

Starting in the 19th century, Strakonice has become an industrial center. The city is known for its motorbikes, hand guns and fez hats.

[edit] Twin towns

• Lengnau, Berne, Switzerland

[edit] External links

• Official website (in Czech,German,English)
• Region of Strakonice (in English)
• Map: location of Strakonice in Czech Republic and Europe
• Unofficial website of the city (in Czech)
• Detailed city history (in Czech)
• City history (in English)

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