Strážnice (Hodonín District)

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Strážnice
Town
Church of the Assumption
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Country	Czech Republic
Region	South Moravian
District	Hodonín
Commune	Veselí nad Moravou
Municipality	Strážnice
Elevation	177 m (581 ft)
Coordinates	48°54′N 17°19′E / 48.9, 17.317
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
Location in the Czech Republic
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.

[edit] External links

• (Czech) Official website

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