Strancice: Hotels and accommodations

Culture

Southeast of the center of Strančice, in the direction of the cemetery, St. Anne’s Chapel with a spring is located in the Jedlovec forest. The listed complex comprises the chapel, the spring, and the enclosed plots of the site. West of the village square is the complex of the former Jewish synagogue, consisting of the synagogue and the adjacent rabbi’s house.

In the northeast of Strančice, on the southern slope of Hůrka Hill, lies the garden of the Schnöbling Villa. The 7.8-hectare English landscape park was laid out according to a design by Otokar Fierlinger and is an important example of garden architecture from the first half of the 20th century. Franz Schnöbling’s villa in Strančice was designed in 1929 in the style of late Neoclassical Modernism by Prague architect and builder Tomáš Šašek.

Engineer Emil Kolben was born in Strančice. He was described as one of the most important founders of the electrical engineering industry in the Czech Republic.

Educational Trail and Events

The Emil Kolben Educational Trail leads through twelve significant places in Strančice and presents their history. The trail also includes interactive quiz questions.

Strančické záření is a cross-generational open-air music festival featuring multiple genres, held annually in Strančice near Prague. The festival offers concerts, workshops, and visual arts activities.

The Slavnost otvírání studánky, held annually on the last Saturday in May, takes place around the spring near St. Anne’s Chapel in Strančice. The Slavnost uspávání studánky, held annually on a Friday around November 11, also takes place around the spring near St. Anne’s Chapel in Strančice.

Transport

Strančice railway station is located on regional railway line 221 between Prague and Benešov u Prahy. Near the station there is a public parking garage or public car park, as well as a stop for scheduled buses.

Other Places

Other places: Žernovka, Mochov, Pacov, Jenštejn, Květnice, Křížkový Újezdec, Kaliště, Měšice

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Praha-Východ.