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.

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").

Geography
Červená Řečice is located about 9 km north of Pelhřimov and 31 km northwest of Jihlava. It lies in the Křemešník Highlands. The highest point is the hill Houska at 626 m 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.

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.

Twin towns – sister cities
Červená Řečice is twinned with:
 * Kirchdorf, Switzerland