Stará Říše
Introduction '''Stará Říše''' (; ) is a market town in Jihlava District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.
Administrative parts The village of Nepomuky is an administrative part of Stará Říše.
Geography Stará Říše is located about  south of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is the hill Veselský vrch at  above sea level. There are several ponds around the market town.
History The first written mention of Stará Říše is from 1257.It was a settlement located on a frequented trade route. In 1589, Stará Říše was promoted to a market town by Emperor Rudolf II. In 1758, a large fire destroyed almost all of Stará Říše, and all representative buildings except the school had to be rebuilt.
Transport The I/23 road from Třebíč to Jindřichův Hradec passes through the market town.
Sights The main landmark of Stará Říše is the Church of All Saints. It was built in the Baroque style after 1758.
Notable people *Josef Florian (1873–1941), publisher and translator*Juliana Jirousová (1943–2023), artist and painter
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