Štramberk

Štramberk (Czech pronunciation: [ˈʃtrambɛrk]; German: Stramberg) is a town in the Nový Jičín District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,500 inhabitants. The historic centre of Příbor is well preserved and historically significant and is protected by law as Urban monument reservation.

Štramberk
Town
General view of the town from Šipka Cave
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Štramberk
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°35′31″N 18°7′3″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictNový Jičín
First mentioned1211
Town since1359
Government
 • MayorAndrea Hlávková
Area
 • Total9.33 km2 (3.60 sq mi)
Elevation
415 m (1,362 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total3,464
 • Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
742 66
Websitewww.stramberk.cz

Sights

The town lies on the slope of a forested lime hill, dominated by the Trúba castle tower. Because of the town's location, its many historical buildings and a unique collection of timbered houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, the town has been declared a municipal reserve and is nicknamed the Moravian Bethlehem. Nearby there is the Šipka Cave where Neanderthal child bone remnants were found.

Sport

Every year, the town hosts the finish of the first stage of the cycling race Gracia-Orlová. (2012 and 2013 Gracia-Orlová).

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
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