Červená Řečice

Červená Řečice
Town
Červená Řečice Castle
Coat of arms
Červená Řečice Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°30′29″N 15°10′11″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Vysočina
District	Pelhřimov
First mentioned	1279
Government
• Mayor	Zdeňka Bečková
Area
• Total	26.46 km^2 (10.22 sq mi)
Elevation	455 m (1,493 ft)
Population  (2024-01-01)[1]
• Total	1,045
• Density	39/km^2 (100/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes	393 01, 394 46
Website	www.cervenarecice.info

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.

Administrative parts

The villages of Milotičky, Popelištná, Těchoraz and Zmišovice are administrative parts of Červená Řečice.

Etymology

The 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

Červená 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

The 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

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 2,039 —     1880 2,061 +1.1% 1890 1,936 −6.1% 1900 1,873 −3.3% 1910 1,947 +4.0%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 1,826 −6.2% 1930 1,510 −17.3% 1950 1,210 −19.9% 1961 1,320 +9.1% 1970 1,310 −0.8%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 1,272 −2.9% 1991 1,073 −15.6% 2001 987 −8.0% 2011 941 −4.7% 2021 1,015 +7.9%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The 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

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Červená Řečice is twinned with:[6]

• Kirchdorf, Switzerland

References

1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
2. "O městě" (in Czech). Město Červená Řečice. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
3. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
4. "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
5. "Zámek Červená Řečice" (in Czech). Kudy z nudy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
6. "Partnerské město" (in Czech). Město Červená Řečice. Retrieved 2020-09-11.

External links

• Official website