Strážnice
Strážnice () is a town in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,300 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Etymology The name is derived from (i.e. 'guard') and refers to the original function of the castle which was built here in the 13th century. Geography Strážnice is located about northeast of Hodonín. It lies in the Lower Morava Valley. The highest point is at above sea level. The Morava (river), Morava River flows along the northwestern border of the municipal territory. The Velička (river), Velička River flows through the northern part of Strážnice and joins the Morava just outside the territory of Strážnice. The Baťa Canal flows through the town, crossing the Velička. The southern part of Strážnice lies in the Bílé Karpaty Protected Landscape Area, even though the town does not extend into the Whi ...
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