Strakonice is home to the best Czech beer and ancient traditions. This small town with a population of 25 thousand people located in South Bohemia, on the banks of the rivers Otava and Bagpipes. The town was laid building in the XII century the castle Strakonicko. Its first owner was the famous race Bavoriv. In 1243 the owner gave the entire Eastern part of the castle with a Church and hospital of the order of ioannitov. Two parts of the castle were connected by a long corridor with vaulted ceilings. Its walls were decorated with brick Nawrocki and Christian frescoes Dating from the XIV century. During its history the castle was repeatedly reconstructed. The oldest part is a three-storey building of the Palace type and a rectangular tower Jelenka, decorated with Bay Windows. The owners of the good were watching over their possessions around the castle, one of the owners was an elegant garden with a romantic gazebo and proud pheasants. The bird sanctuary has long been proud of Strakonice.
At present the castle spaces are reserved for Museum exhibitions, is ready to acquaint tourists with its magnificent history and cultural traditions Strakonice and Czech Republic. Several centuries ago Strakonice received a patent for the production of beer of its own brands, are considered among the best in the country and abroad. Famous Czech beer with a unique taste is produced, in particular, for plants of this small town and bottled under the name "Nectar" and "academic rank: associate".
Arhitekturnaya delights are also not alien to Strachowice. The Central square is the old building of the Czech savings Bank, the facade of which is painted with great graffiti. Surprisingly, they are organically fit into the surrounding urban landscape, while standing out for its originality and unusual for the historic center riot of colors. Next to the Bank stands the famous Marian column, the Baroque town hall with its unique architecture. In the vicinity of the town is a crocodile sanctuary, which is visited, not only to see reptiles, but also to learn many interesting facts about their existence. Among industrial companies, known throughout the Czech Republic, the share of Strakonice have two. Factory FS "Strakonice" started its activities in the field of weapons, and then reshaped for bicycles and motorcycles. A plant Fezko is famous for the production of fezzes. — hats, a trend that came from Muslim countries.