Střílky
Střílky is a municipality and village in Kroměříž District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.
Střílky | |
|---|---|
 Centre of Střílky | |
  Střílky Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°8′24″N 17°12′55″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Zlín |
| District | Kroměříž |
| First mentioned | 1261 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.92 km2 (3.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 337 m (1,106 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 617 |
| • Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 768 04 |
| Website | www |
Geography
Střílky is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) southwest of Kroměříž and 41 km (25 mi) 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 552 metres (1,811 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Střílky is from 1261, when the local castle was documented. In 1486, a castle chapel was built. After 1486, the castle lost its significance and in 1542 it was already abandoned.[2]
Sights
Only several fragments of the Gothic Střílky Castle are preserved to this day.[2]
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.[3]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Průvodce Chřiby" (in Czech). Obec Střílky. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- "Zámek Střílky" (in Czech). Centrála cestovního ruchu Východní Moravy. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
