Strunkovice nad Blanicí

Strunkovice nad Blanicí is a market town in Prachatice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,300 inhabitants.

Administrative parts
The villages of Blanička, Malý Bor, Protivec, Šipoun, Svojnice, Velký Bor and Žíchovec are administrative parts of Strunkovice nad Blanicí.

Geography
Strunkovice nad Blanicí is located about 8 km northeast of Prachatice and 32 km west of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Zádušní les at 589 m above sea level. The Blanice River flows through the market town. The eastern part of the municipal territory is rich in small fishponds.

History
The first written mention of Strunkovice nad Blanicí is from 1227.

Transport
Strunkovice nad Blanicí is located on the railway line Číčenice–Nové Údolí via Prachatice.

Sights
The main landmark of Strunkovice nad Blanicí is the Church of Saint Dominic. It was built in the Gothic style in the second half of the 13th century. In the 18th century, it was modified to its current form.

Twin towns – sister cities
Strunkovice nad Blanicí is twinned with:
 * Stocken-Höfen, Switzerland
 * 🇺🇦 Verkhnii Bystryi, Ukraine