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| Country | Czech Republic | |
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| Region | South Moravian | |
| District | Hodonín | |
| Commune | Veselí nad Moravou | |
| Municipality | Strážnice | |
| Elevation | 177 m (581 ft) | |
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| Area | 31.40 km2 (12.12 sq mi) | |
| Population | 5,829 (2006) | |
| Density | 186 / km2 (482 / sq mi) | |
| First mentioned | 14th century | |
| Mayor | Jaromír Šašinka | |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 696 62 | |
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Location in the Czech Republic
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| Wikimedia Commons: Strážnice | ||
| Statistics: statnisprava.cz | ||
| Website: www.straznice-mesto.cz | ||
Strážnice is a town in Hodonín District, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic. It has a population of 5,829 (2006 est.). It is located in Slovácko microregion.
The Strážnice Castle – originally a water castle – was founded in the latter half of the 13th century, later rebuilt in Renaissance style. It served as a watch-house. Nowadays, the National Institute of Folk Culture resides here. There is a permanent exposition of "Folk instruments of the Czech Republic" and the Castle library. The castle is surrounded by an informal park with the longest plane alley in Central Europe founded in the former half of the 19th century. Amphitheatres, a summer cinema, lakes, a dendrology path with educational boards and many benches are located in the park.The Jewish cemetery in Sadova street holds about 1100 gravestones dating back to 17th century. The synagogue rebuilt in early 20th century has been recently renovated in mid 2008 and is an adjunct to the local museum. Most of the Straznice Jews were deported to their deaths in the Holocaust but many of the houses in the old ghetto still stand.
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