Krucemburk

Krucemburk
Market town
Jana Zrzavého Square
Jana Zrzavého Square
Flag of Krucemburk
Flag
Coat of arms of Krucemburk
Coat of arms
Krucemburk is located in Czech Republic
Krucemburk
Krucemburk
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°41′18″N 15°51′8″E / 49.68833°N 15.85222°E / 49.68833; 15.85222
Country Czech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictHavlíčkův Brod
First mentioned1241
Area
 • Total29.18 km2 (11.27 sq mi)
Elevation
567 m (1,860 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,604
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
582 63, 582 66
Websitewww.krucemburk.cz

Krucemburk (in 1949–1993 Křížová; German: Kreuzberg) is a market town in Havlíčkův Brod District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

Villages of Hluboká and Staré Ransko are administrative parts of Krucemburk.

Geography

Krucemburk is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) northeast of Havlíčkův Brod and 36 km (22 mi) northeast of Jihlava. It lies on the border between the Upper Sázava Hills and Iron Mountains. The highest point is at 680 m (2,230 ft) above sea level. The area is rich in ponds. The entire territory of Krucemburk lies within the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Krucemburk is from 1241. The village was promoted to a market town in 1385. The village of Staré Ransko was founded in 1355. Hluboká was probably founded at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, but the first written mention is from 1548.[2]

Sights

The main landmark is the Church of Saint Nicholas. It is a Gothic building with Baroque modifications. The tower dates from the 13th century.[3]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ^ "Historie" (in Czech). Městys Krucemburk. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  3. ^ "Kostel sv. Mikuláše s farou" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-25.

External links

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