Radiměř is a market town in Svitavy District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Radimír, meaning "Radimír's (court)".

Geography

Radiměř is located about 6 km south of Svitavy and 59 km southeast of Pardubice. It lies in the Svitavy Uplands. The highest point is at 683 m above sea level. The built-up area is situated along the stream of Radiměřský potok. The market town is situated on the historical border between Bohemia and Moravia.

History

The first written mention of Radiměř is in a deed of Queen Judith of Habsburg from 1291. It was probably founded by the lokator Konrád of Levendorf. Two parts used to be distinguished – Radiměř (from the 19th century known as Česká Radiměř – 'Bohemian Radiměř') and Moravská ('Moravian') Radiměř. It was successively a part of the Svojanov, Letovice and Kunštát estates.

Demographics

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipal territory.

Sights

The main landmark of Radiměř is the Church of Saint Anne. It was built in the late Baroque style in 1771, on the site of an older Gothic church from the second half of the 14th century. The presbytery with supporting pillars has been preserved from the original church.

Notable people