Horní Cerekev
Horní Cerekev (German: Ober Zerekwe) is a town in Pelhřimov District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,800 inhabitants.
Church of St. John the Baptist
Annunciation of the Lord Church
Horní Cerekev | |
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Town | |
.jpg.webp) Horní Cerekev Castle | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Horní Cerekev Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°19′13″N 15°19′40″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Vysočina |
| District | Pelhřimov |
| First mentioned | 1352 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Milan Kunst |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.98 km2 (12.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 586 m (1,923 ft) |
| Population (2020-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 1,837 |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 394 03 |
| Website | www |
History
The age of Horní Cerekev is unknown. The town was first mentioned in 1352.
Sights
The Church of the Annunciation dates from 1384. It was extended and remodelled in the Baroque style in the 17th and 18th centuries.
A small fortress was created in the 14th century, surrounded by moats. It was rebuilt in 1734 to a castle and survives today in this style.
A statue of St. John of Nepomuk stands in the town square.
Education
The town has a kindergarten and primary school.
Notable people
- Denisa Křížová (born 1994), ice hockey player
- Josef Šejnost (1878–1941), sculptor
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
External links
Media related to Horní Cerekev at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
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