Krucemburk
Introduction '''Krucemburk''' (in 1949–1993 '''Křížová'''; ) 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  northeast of Havlíčkův Brod and  northeast of Jihlava. It lies on the border between the Upper Sázava Hills and Iron Mountains. The highest point is at  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.
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.
Notable people *Jan Zrzavý (1890–1977), painter; buried here
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