Nové Strašecí is a town in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,600 inhabitants. The village of Pecínov is an administrative part of Nové Strašecí. Nové Strašecí is located about 13 km (8 mi) northeast of Rakovník and 32 km (20 mi) west of Prague. It lies in the Džbán range. The highest point is the hill Mackova hora at 488 m (1,601 ft) above sea level. The first written mention of Strašecí is from the period 1334–1343. Shortly after the village was promoted to a market town. It was a part of the Křivoklát estate, owned by the royal chamber. During the 15th century, Strašecí lost its privileges, but in 1503, it was promoted to a town by King Vladislaus II. In 1553, the town was destroyed by large fire and entirely rebuilt. More information...
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