Travel Tip: Stramberk, picturesque historic town known as Moravian Bethlehem
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Welcome to my Travel Tip series where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.
Today, I would like to take you to one of the most beautiful little towns, the picturesque town of Stramberk.
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Located in the Wallachian Region in the Eastern Czech Republic, Stramberk is a little town with a population of just about 3,500 people. Despite its small size, however, the town has a very long and turbulent history dating back to the 14th century when it was officially founded and given the town status.
Surrounded by a beautiful landscape of the nearby Beskydy Mountains, the town of Stramberk is dominated by the Strambrek Castle that is easily recognizable by its majestic gothic tower Truba.
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The historic center of the town consists of numerous old buildings and unique timbered houses built in the 18th and 19th centuries, which earned the town the nickname “the Moravian Bethlehem”.
Except for the picturesque architecture and impressive natural surroundings, the town is also famous for a local food specialty known as the Stramberk Ears. It is a sweet pastry made of special honey dough shaped like twisted ears. The Stramberk Ears have been baked in the town for centuries to commemorate the famous victory of local Christians over the feared Tartar army back in 1241.
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The town is also home to several interesting museums, the mini-brewery Trubac and a beer spa.
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Tomas
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thats a must see place,, thnx mate
Hi @czechglobalhosts, That's a another informative travel tips post who want to travel Czech Republic. You showing us where's the best place to visit and perhaps shown ho much cost charged by them. It's valuable one.
Actually Stramberk town wanna amazing city to me coz it has outstanding scenery and awesome buildings of architectural and awesome naturalize background. It's small area indeed city but seems ever green surrounding area. I've looked those especial condition everywhere in Czech Republic. Strambrek Castle is showing his proud to us with highest. I'm wondering to hear was created 18th and 19th centuries.
I've never heard before about Stramberk Ears. Included honey been there I can guess it's too delicious.
The picturesque town of Stramberk looks very beautiful and colorful vivid town surrounded by greenery and nature, the history itself dates back to the 14rh century and many of the buildings are from the 18 and 19 century which just goes to show how great the architecture of ancient czech was. It’s another great example of architecture and beauty out of many of the places and marvels of history that you have shared with us, this town feels like very peaceful and beautiful place where we can ease our mind and soul. Thanks for sharing.
This is a very beautiful town surrounded with landscapes and nature,I have only seen towns like this in movies where it feels like heaven, not only prague is beautiful in Czech Republic but i have come to really that it’s just the tip of the iceberg, you are blessed to be able to live in that country, hopefully I’ll visit Czech Republic when i can afford it, czech is a mine of history architecture and natural beauty,keep up the good work.
I liked the house. looks very beautiful
as usual great photography :)stramberk ears looking great . town might be fall but beautifully embedded in nature . just like diamonds get embedded in gold :). thanx for sharing . really you are promoting your countries tourism in a great way :)
Hola.
Estos paísajes son una belleza.
En realidad la República Checa es muy bella.
Por cierto, recuerdo haber leído que Sigmund Freud nació en Moravia.
Esta ciudad es muy famosa por sus productos lácteos, vinos y cervezas entre otros.
Saludos y Gracias.
The whole of Czech are just beautiful. Every city and town is like a paradise. The landscape of stramberk is cool and the pattern of houses is well sited.
Great photographs nice city.
Tomas you again with wonderful pictures From world 7th most beautiful place To visit.
Wow! those houses with Red roofs are looking so beautiful and charming.
I really enjoy your Travel trip series <3