Strakonice

Geobox | Settlement
name = Strakonice
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category = Town


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country = Czech Republic
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state =
region = South Bohemian
region_type = Region
district = Strakonice
district_type = District
commune = Strakonice
municipality =
part =
river = Otava
river1 = Volyňka
location =
elevation = 393
lat_d = 49
lat_m = 15
lat_s =
lat_NS = N
long_d = 13
long_m = 54
long_s =
long_EW = E
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area = 34.67
area_round = 2
population = 23923
population_date = 31.12.2006
population_density = auto
established = 1367
established_type = First mentioned
mayor = Pavel Vondrys
timezone =

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map_background = Czechia - background map.png map_caption = Location in the Czech Republic
map_locator = Czechia
commons = Strakonice
statistics = [http://www.statnisprava.cz/ebe/ciselniky.nsf/i/550787 statnisprava.cz]
website = [http://www.strakonice.net/ www.strakonice.net]
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Strakonice (IPA2|ˈstrakoɲɪtsɛ; German: "Strakonitz") is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Estimated population: 24,000.

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.

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.

Today

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

Twin towns

* Lengnau, Berne, Switzerland

External links

* [http://www.strakonice.net/ Official website (in Czech,German,English)]
* [http://www.sumava.com/rec_gemeente.php?l=en&dis=j_s Region of Strakonice (in English)]
* [http://www.strakonice.net/mesto/nabidka_H.htm
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* [http://www.strakonice.cz/ Unofficial website of the city (in Czech)]
* [http://www.strakonice.net/mesto/historie.htm Detailed city history (in Czech)]
* [http://www.gmconsult.se/cts/rgl/1anglick/stpopis.htm#sthistorie City history (in English)]