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Strakonice

There are lots of places worth visiting around Strakonice. Discover a bit of history or try out some specialties of Czech cuisine. Here are a few tips where to go and what to do.

Strakonický Hrad 

 This Gothic castle and Baroque chateau in one is located on the confluence of the Otava and Volyňka river. St Prokop Church is also part of the complex. The castle has been a protected cultural monument since 1958. It also houses Hradní sklípek restaurant, which serves typical Strakonice specialities.

Sudoměř 

This village is known chiefly as the site of the first major victory of the Hussites in 1420. An important archaeological site from the Middle Stone Age (10,000 – 4,000 BC), proving the region was settled a very long time ago, is located near Sudoměř.

Rabí

Lying about 25 km west of Strakonice is the village of Rabí with a castle ruin of the same name. Legend has it that the famous Hussite military leader and Czech national hero Jan Žižka lost his eye here.

Hoštice

A village located 7 km south of Strakonice. It is chiefly known for the popular Czech film trilogy Slunce, seno, ….

Helfenburk 

This castle ruin is located 25 km south of Strakonice. Covering 1.27 ha, it is one of the largest ruins in the Czech Republic.

Medieval Water Mill

The oldest preserved water mill in Bohemia is located in the village of Hoslovice, about 20 km southwest of Strakonice.

Barmeo Café

Enjoy excellent coffee and a pleasant atmosphere while listening to a live concert.

Sokolovna Restaurant

Draught beer from local brewery. Traditional czech food and also specialities of European cuisine.

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