Strunkovice nad Blanicí


Strunkovice nad Blanicí is a market town in Prachatice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,300 inhabitants.
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Administrative division

Strunkovice nad Blanicí consists of eight municipal parts :
  • Strunkovice nad Blanicí
  • Blanička
  • Malý Bor
  • Protivec
  • Šipoun
  • Svojnice
  • Velký Bor
  • Žíchovec

Geography

Strunkovice nad Blanicí is located about northeast of Prachatice and west of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Zádušní les at above sea level. The Blanice River flows through the market town. The eastern part of the municipal territory is rich in small fishponds.

History

The first written mention of Strunkovice nad Blanicí is from 1227.

Transport

Strunkovice nad Blanicí is located on the railway line Číčenice–Nové Údolí via Prachatice.

Sights

The main landmark of Strunkovice nad Blanicí is the Church of Saint Dominic. It was built in the Gothic style in the second half of the 13th century. In the 18th century, it was modified to its current form.

Twin towns – sister cities

Strunkovice nad Blanicí is twinned with: