The town of Štramberk
The mountain town of the Beskydy forest gate is called the "Moravian Bethlehem" due to its picturesqueness. On December 4, 1359, Štramberk was founded by the son of the Czech King Jan of Luxembourg (1296-1346), the Moravian Margrave Jan Jindřich of Luxembourg (1322-1375), the younger brother of the Roman Emperor and the Czech King Charles IV. (1316-1378), by elevating the castle grounds to a town.
The town and the surrounding area are dominated by the ruins of the Strallenberg castle (Štramberk) with a cylindrical tower called the Trumpet. The origin of the castle is shrouded in legend. The walls and the Trúba tower are located on Zámecký vrch, which stretches above the city center. The tower acquired its current form in the years 1903-1904, when it was left by the Czech Tourists Club under the leadership of MUDr. Adolf Hrstka can be roofed and adapted to a tourist lookout tower, which is currently accessible to visitors from March to November according to the current opening hours.
Under the castle there is a square like a fairy tale. Town houses with Baroque gables line the area with a stone fountain with a statue of the goddess Hygie. To her left is the dominant feature of Štramberk Square - the Church of St. Jan Nepomucký. In the immediate vicinity is the Municipal Information Center and the Museum of Zdeněk Burian, a prominent painter and illustrator. The third landmark of the city is the old tower of the church of St. Bartholomew, called the Bell Tower. An amphitheater was built in its vicinity in 1994, which today serves the parish and the city to run cultural and social events.
A unique architectural uniqueness is represented by an urban set of timbered cottages from the 18th and 19th centuries, the vast majority of which have been a city monument reserve since 1969. Picturesque alleys and sidewalks lined with wooden buildings, which are still commonly inhabited, will take visitors to the romantic corners of the city.
Štramberk is famous for its fragrant confectionery product - the gingerbread "Štramberk Ears", which have been baked for centuries in memory of the legendary victory of Štramberk Christians over the Mongol army on May 8, 1241, on the eve of the Feast of the Ascension. The delicacy can be purchased directly in the bakeries, where it is also possible to see the entire production process. The product bears the EU trademark and can be produced under this name only in Štramberk.
Apart from history, the city is rich in interesting natural sites. Picturesque sidewalks and footpaths offer walks in the National Park on Mount Kotouči, where you can see sculptural depictions of important personalities of our country. Numerous finds here document the settlement from prehistoric times. The most significant discovery was made in 1880 by Professor K. J. Maška from Nový Jičín, who found the so-called Šipeck jaw - a fragment of the lower jaw of a Neanderthal child - in the Šipka cave. In addition to the fact that the cave is open to the public all year round, it is also possible to get acquainted with it in detail in the Šipka Museum, which is located in the building of former butcher shops below the square and includes an exposition of archeology and geology.
Also worth a visit is the Botanical Garden and Kamenárka - a former limestone quarry, today a protected natural monument. At the top of Bílá hora there is a lookout tower in the shape of a DNA structure, to which a route called the Solar Trail leads, composed of stops according to the signs of the zodiac. Just below the top there is a strong energy point, which has its own magical charm, like the whole of Štramberk.
Going here on foot is the best option, because it is not possible to park in the center due to the narrow streets and the picturesqueness of the city. Do not miss any of the magical places that Štramberk has to offer. You will love him.
The mountain town of the Beskydy forest gate is called the "Moravian Bethlehem" due to its picturesqueness. On December 4, 1359, Štramberk was founded by the son of the Czech King Jan of Luxembourg (1296-1346), the Moravian Margrave Jan Jindřich of Luxembourg (1322-1375), the younger brother of the Roman Emperor and the Czech King Charles IV. (1316-1378), by elevating the castle grounds to a town.
The town and the surrounding area are dominated by the ruins of the Strallenberg castle (Štramberk) with a cylindrical tower called the Trumpet. The origin of the castle is shrouded in legend. The walls and the Trúba tower are located on Zámecký vrch, which stretches above the city center. The tower acquired its current form in the years 1903-1904, when it was left by the Czech Tourists Club under the leadership of MUDr. Adolf Hrstka can be roofed and adapted to a tourist lookout tower, which is currently accessible to visitors from March to November according to the current opening hours.
Under the castle there is a square like a fairy tale. Town houses with Baroque gables line the area with a stone fountain with a statue of the goddess Hygie. To her left is the dominant feature of Štramberk Square - the Church of St. Jan Nepomucký. In the immediate vicinity is the Municipal Information Center and the Museum of Zdeněk Burian, a prominent painter and illustrator. The third landmark of the city is the old tower of the church of St. Bartholomew, called the Bell Tower. An amphitheater was built in its vicinity in 1994, which today serves the parish and the city to run cultural and social events.
A unique architectural uniqueness is represented by an urban set of timbered cottages from the 18th and 19th centuries, the vast majority of which have been a city monument reserve since 1969. Picturesque alleys and sidewalks lined with wooden buildings, which are still commonly inhabited, will take visitors to the romantic corners of the city.
Štramberk is famous for its fragrant confectionery product - the gingerbread "Štramberk Ears", which have been baked for centuries in memory of the legendary victory of Štramberk Christians over the Mongol army on May 8, 1241, on the eve of the Feast of the Ascension. The delicacy can be purchased directly in the bakeries, where it is also possible to see the entire production process. The product bears the EU trademark and can be produced under this name only in Štramberk.
Apart from history, the city is rich in interesting natural sites. Picturesque sidewalks and footpaths offer walks in the National Park on Mount Kotouči, where you can see sculptural depictions of important personalities of our country. Numerous finds here document the settlement from prehistoric times. The most significant discovery was made in 1880 by Professor K. J. Maška from Nový Jičín, who found the so-called Šipeck jaw - a fragment of the lower jaw of a Neanderthal child - in the Šipka cave. In addition to the fact that the cave is open to the public all year round, it is also possible to get acquainted with it in detail in the Šipka Museum, which is located in the building of former butcher shops below the square and includes an exposition of archeology and geology.
Also worth a visit is the Botanical Garden and Kamenárka - a former limestone quarry, today a protected natural monument. At the top of Bílá hora there is a lookout tower in the shape of a DNA structure, to which a route called the Solar Trail leads, composed of stops according to the signs of the zodiac. Just below the top there is a strong energy point, which has its own magical charm, like the whole of Štramberk.
Going here on foot is the best option, because it is not possible to park in the center due to the narrow streets and the picturesqueness of the city. Do not miss any of the magical places that Štramberk has to offer. You will love him.
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