Staňkov (Jindřichův Hradec District)

Stankov ( German Stankau ) is a municipality in the Czech Republic. It is situated 18 kilometers south of Jindřichův Hradec on ​​the Austrian border and is part of the Okres Jindřichův Hradec.

Geography

Stankov is located in the southwest of Javořická highlands on the edge of the Trebon basin of the Valley of the Koštěnický creek. The village is situated between the ponds Staňkovský rybnik and HEJTMAN. Southeast consists of migrant border crossing Chlum u Třeboně / blow to Austria.

Neighboring towns are Mirochov in the north, Josefsthal in the east, strike the southeast, Moštěnice in the south, Chlum u Třeboně in the southwest and Lutová and Žíteč in the northwest.

History

After establishing the pond Soused first farms emerged in the second half of the 16th century in its environment. Was first documented the village in 1654.

In the 20th century originated in the area of Stankov at both ponds numerous Inns and accommodations. This development was completed by the construction of the Iron Curtain. Stankov was in the restricted area and many buildings were demolished. Following a successful in the mid-1960s reduction of the exclusion zone, the village has again opened up to tourists and a campground are created. After the Velvet Revolution, the whole area was accessible again. Stankov is now a resort with several campsites.

Community structure

For the community Stankov no districts are reported. To Stankov heard the settlement Moštěnice.

Attractions

• Staňkovský rybnik (formerly Soused ), who in 1550 created by Mikuláš Ruthard of Malešov six kilometers long pond a dam height of 14 m and extends along the border with Austria
• Pond keeper's house