Smiřice

Smiřice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈsmɪr̝ɪtsɛ]; German: Smirschitz) is a town in Hradec Králové District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,000 inhabitants.

Smiřice
Town
Chapel of the Epiphany
Chapel of the Epiphany
Coat of arms of Smiřice
Coat of arms
Smiřice is located in Czech Republic
Smiřice
Smiřice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°17′59″N 15°51′50″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictHradec Králové
First mentioned1361
Government
 • MayorLuboš Tuzar
Area
 • Total10.68 km2 (4.12 sq mi)
Elevation
240 m (790 ft)
Population
 (2022-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,969
 • Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
503 03
Websitewww.mestosmirice.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Rodov and Trotina are administrative parts of Smiřice.

Geography

Smiřice is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of Hradec Králové. It lies in an agricultural landscape of the East Elbe Table. The highest point is the flat hill Lískovec at 296 metres (971 ft) above sea level. The town is situated on the right bank of the Elbe River.

History
Smiřice Castle

The first written mention of Smiřice is from 1361. It was originally a settlement between two branches of the Elbe with a fortress, which was later rebuilt into a castle. Smiřice was the centre of a large estate owned by various noble families, most notably by the Smiřickýs of Smiřice (until 1476), the Trčkas of Lípa (1498–1636) and the Sternbergs (1685–1780). In 1659, the village was promoted to a town.[2]

Transport

The D11 motorway runs next to the town.

Sights

The landmark of the town is the Smiřice Castle. The fortress, which formerly stood on the site of the castle, was most likely rebuilt in the first third of the 17th century. Artistic modifications were made around 1700 by the Sternbergs. Today the castle is privately owned and is gradually reconstructed.[3]

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

Smiřice is twinned with:[4]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
  2. "Historie Smiřic" (in Czech). Město Smiřice. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  3. "Zámek" (in Czech). Město Smiřice. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  4. "Partnerské město Boguszów-Gorce" (in Czech). Město Smiřice. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
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