Stražisko
Municipality in Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Stražisko is a municipality and village in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.
Stražisko | |
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Church of the Guardian Angels over the village | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Stražisko Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°32′35″N 16°55′49″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Prostějov |
| First mentioned | 1379 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 338 m (1,109 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 444 |
| • Density | 125/km2 (324/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 798 44 |
| Website | www |
Administrative division
Stražisko consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Stražisko (157)
- Maleny (117)
- Růžov (143)
Geography
Stražisko is located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Prostějov and 23 km (14 mi) west of Olomouc. It lies on the border between the Drahany Highlands and Zábřeh Highlands. The highest point is at 464 m (1,522 ft) above sea level. The Romže River flows through the municipality.
History
The first written mention of Stražisko is from 1379. The early history of the village was connected with the Grünberg Castle, located on a hill above the village. In the 16th century, the castle was abandoned and fell into disrepair. In 1722, the ruin was demolished and a church was built on the site.[3]
Demographics
Transport
Sights
The main landmark of Stražisko is the Church of the Guardian Angels, located on a hill inside the built-up area. It was built in the Baroque style in 1728. The path to the church is lined with 14 Stations of the Cross, dating from 1854.[7]
Notable people
- Otto Wichterle (1913–1998), chemist, inventor of contact lens; lived and died here
- Jan Hrbatý (1942–2019), ice hockey player
