Dolní Cerekev
Introduction '''Dolní Cerekev''' (; ) is a market town in Jihlava District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,300 inhabitants.
Administrative parts The villages of Nový Svět and Spělov are administrative parts of Dolní Cerekev.
Etymology The name Cerekev is derived from ''cierkev'', which was an old Czech term for a wooden church. The attribute ''dolní'' ('lower') was added to distinguish it from Horní Cerekev ("Upper Cerekev").
Geography Dolní Cerekev is located about  southwest of Jihlava. It lies on the border between the Křemešník Highlands and Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at  above sea level. The Jihlava River flows through the market town.
History The first written mention of Dolní Cerekev is from 1352.In 1451, the village was acquired by the Leskovec family. They had built here a fortress, which was first documented in 1552.From 1623 to 1918, Dolní Cerekev was owned by archbishopric of Prague.
Demographics
Transport Dolní Cerekev is located on the main railway lines Brno–Plzeň and Jihlava–Tábor.
Sights The main landmark of Dolní Cerekev is the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. It is a Neoclassical building with an early Gothic core from the 13th century and with a late Gothic tower.
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