Milíře (, Tachauer Brand, Albersdörfer Brand) is a municipality and village in Tachov District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants. Administrative parts The village of Zadní Milíře is an administrative part of Milíře. Etyomology The name literally means "charcoal piles". Geography Milíře is located about west of Tachov and west of Plzeň. It lies in the Upper Palatinate Forest. The highest point is a contour line at above sea level. History The first written mention of Milíře is from 1669. Zadní Milíře was first mentioned in 1778. In 1946, most German-speaking inhabitants were expelled. After the war, the area was only partly repopulated. Sights The landmark of Milíře is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. It was built in the Neoclassical style in 1814–1816. Together with the rectory, school, memorial cross and World War I memorial, it forms a valuable set of historical buildings. References External links Villages in Tachov District