Strmilov

Strmilov (German: Tremles) is a town in Jindřichův Hradec District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.

Strmilov
Town
View from the south
View from the south
Flag of Strmilov
Flag
Coat of arms of Strmilov
Coat of arms
Strmilov is located in Czech Republic
Strmilov
Strmilov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°9′52″N 15°12′11″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictJindřichův Hradec
First mentioned1255
Government
 • MayorMartin Novák
Area
 • Total30.61 km2 (11.82 sq mi)
Elevation
545 m (1,788 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,444
 • Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
378 53
Websitewww.strmilovsko.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Česká Olešná, Leština, Malý Jeníkov and Palupín are administrative parts of Strmilov.

Geography
Panorama of Strmilov

Strmilov is located about 13 km (8 mi) east of Jindřichův Hradec. It lies on the border between the Javořice Highlands, where most of the built-up area is located, and the Křemešník Highlands. The town is situated along the Hamerský stream. The built-up area is surrounded by fields and forests with several small fish ponds.

Strmilov lies on the border of historical lands of Moravia and Bohemia; the confluence of two brooks near Strmilov is the westernmost point of Moravia.

History

The original settlement was probably established at the beginning of 13th century. The first written mention of Strmilov is from 1255. In 1294, it was already titled as a market village. In 1385, it is referred to as a market town.[2]

In 1945, the German population was expelled according to the Beneš decrees.

Sights

The landmark of the town is the Church of Saint Giles. It was built in the Empire style in 1843–1849.[3]

Twin towns – sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Strmilov is twinned with:[4]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie města: 13.–19. století" (in Czech). Město Strmilov. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
  3. "Kostel sv. Jiljí" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  4. "Partnerská obec Trubschachen" (in Czech). Město Strmilov. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
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