Červená Řečice

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
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
RegionVysočina
DistrictPelhřimov
First mentioned1279
Government
 • MayorZdeňka Bečková
Area
 • Total26.46 km2 (10.22 sq mi)
Elevation
455 m (1,493 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,006
 • Density38/km2 (98/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
393 01, 394 46
Websitewww.cervenarecice.info

Administrative parts

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]

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 the lords of Říčany.[2]

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.[3]

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

Červená Řečice is twinned with:[4]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "O městě" (in Czech). Město Červená Řečice. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
  3. "Zámek Červená Řečice" (in Czech). Kudy z nudy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  4. "Partnerské město" (in Czech). Město Červená Řečice. Retrieved 2020-09-11.


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