Strakonice, Administrative town in South Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Strakonice sits where the Volyňka and Otava rivers meet, about 51 kilometers northwest of České Budějovice at 393 meters elevation. The town serves as the administrative hub for Strakonice District and holds expanded municipal authority for the region.
The noble Bavor family built Strakonice Castle in the early 13th century, with the first written records appearing in 1235. The fortress shaped the town's development as a regional stronghold for generations.
The International Bagpipe Festival brings musicians and folk music enthusiasts to the town, connecting to regional musical traditions that inspired composer Josef Kajetán Tyl. Visitors can experience traditional music and local cultural performances throughout the event.
The town is easily reached by rail and offers good connections to other towns in the region. Visitors will find shops, restaurants, and lodging arranged throughout the town center and surrounding areas.
The town earned its reputation through manufacturing fez hats and motorcycles, shaping Czech industrial heritage. Today the Dudák Brewery, founded in 1649, continues this legacy of skilled production and local craftsmanship.
Location: Strakonice District
Location: SO ORP Strakonice
Elevation above the sea: 393 m
Reference: CZ0316550787
Shares border with: Krty-Hradec, Radošovice, Pracejovice, Katovice, Nebřehovice, Slaník, Mutěnice, Droužetice, Čejetice, Řepice, Sousedovice, Štěkeň, Přešťovice
Email: epodatelna@mu-st.cz
Website: http://strakonice.eu
GPS coordinates: 49.26150,13.90240
Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:47
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Church of Saint Margaret (Strakonice)
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Synagogue in Strakonice
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Tower of Strakonice Castle
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Statue of František Ladislav Čelakovský in Strakonice
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Chapel-shrine at house No 1109 in Strakonice
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