Strážnice (Hodonín District)

Geobox | Settlement
name = Strážnice
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category = Town


image_caption = Church of the Assumption

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country = Czech Republic
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region = South Moravian
region_type = Region
district = Hodonín
district_type = District
commune = Veselí nad Moravou
municipality = Strážnice
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elevation = 177
lat_d = 48
lat_m = 54
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lat_NS = N
long_d = 17
long_m = 19
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long_EW = E
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area = 31.40
area_round = 2
population = 5829
population_date = 2006
population_density = auto
established = 14th century
established_type = First mentioned
mayor = Jaromír Šašinka
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map_background = Czechia - background map.png map_caption = Location in the Czech Republic
map_locator = Czechia
commons = Strážnice
statistics = [http://www.statnisprava.cz/ebe/ciselniky.nsf/i/586587 statnisprava.cz]
website = [http://www.straznice-mesto.cz/ www.straznice-mesto.cz]
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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.

External links

* [http://www.straznice-mesto.cz/ Official website]