Střílky

Střílky is a municipality and village in Kroměříž District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.

Geography

Střílky is located about southwest of Kroměříž and east of Brno. The northern part of the municipality lies in the Litenčice Hills, the southern part lies in a forested landscape of the Chřiby range. The highest point is the hill Hrad at above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Střílky is from 1261, when the local castle was documented. In 1321, Střílky was owned by Henry of Lipá. In 1486, a castle chapel was built. After 1486, the castle lost its significance and in 1542 it was already abandoned.

Transport

The I/50 road from Brno to Uherské Hradiště passes through the municipality.

Sights

The Střílky Castle is a ruin of a Gothic castle from the second half of the 13th century. It is located on the Hrad hill southeast of the village. Only several fragments are preserved to this day.
A fortress was built in Střílky in the 16th century. In the 17th century it was rebuilt to a representative Baroque residence, and in the 18th century it was further extended. It includes a castle park. Today the castle complex is privately owned.