Strakonice is a city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Estimated population: 24,000. South Bohemian Region (in Czech JihoÄeský kraj) is an administrative unit (kraj) of the Czech Republic, located mostly in the southern part of its historical region of Bohemia, with a small part in southwestern Moravia. ...
History
The settlement of this region took place in the second half of 12th century when castle was built. in 1367 Strakonice obtained city rights. (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ... Events Battle of Najera, Peter I of Castile restored as King. ...
Today
Starting in the 19th century, Strakonice become an industrial center. The city is known for its motorbikes, hand guns and fez hats. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... The fez is a conical hat popularized in Turkey in the 19th century. ...
External links
Official website (in Czech,German,English)
Region of Strakonice (in English)
Map: location of Strakonice in Czech Republic and Europe
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