Červená Řečice is a town in Pelhřimov District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.
Červená Řečice | |
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 Červená Řečice Castle | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Červená Řečice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°30′29″N 15°10′11″E / 49.50806°N 15.16972°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Vysočina |
| District | Pelhřimov |
| First mentioned | 1279 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Zdeňka Bečková |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.46 km2 (10.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 455 m (1,493 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,045 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 393 01, 394 46 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
editThe villages of Milotičky, Popelištná, Těchoraz and Zmišovice are administrative parts of Červená Řečice.
Etymology
editThe name řečice is derived from řeka (i.e. 'river'), meaning 'small river'. In the 14th century it was called Biskupská Řečice ("Bishop's Řečice"). Since 1559 it has been named Červená Řečice ("Red Řečice").[2]
Geography
editČervená Řečice is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of Pelhřimov and 31 km (19 mi) northwest of Jihlava. It lies in the Křemešník Highlands. The highest point is the hill Houska at 626 m (2,054 ft) above sea level. The town is situated on the right bank of the Trnava River and on the shores of the Trnávka Reservoir.
History
editThe first written mention of Řečice is from 1279. It was the centre of a large manor belonging to Prague's bishops and, later, archbishops. Its next owners were Ladislaus the Posthumous, Trčka of Lípa family, and Lords of Stráž. From 1612 until the abolishment of serfdom in 1850, it was owned by Lords of Říčany.[2]
Demographics
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Transport
editThere are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
editThe Červená Řečice Castle was rebuilt in the Renaissance style in the 16th century. The castle complex is a valuable example of Czech Renaissance. The façade is decorated by sgraffiti. The original moat is partially preserved.[5]
Twin towns – sister cities
editČervená Řečice is twinned with:[6]
Kirchdorf, Switzerland
References
edit- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
- ^ a b "O městě" (in Czech). Město Červená Řečice. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Pelhřimov" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 3–4.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Zámek Červená Řečice" (in Czech). Kudy z nudy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "Partnerské město" (in Czech). Město Červená Řečice. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
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