Rejchartice (German: Reigersdorf) is a municipality and village in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

Rejchartice
Municipality
Church of Saints Michael and Gabriel
Flag Coat of arms
Rejchartice Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°1′42″N 16°58′41″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Olomouc
District	Šumperk
First mentioned	1350
Area
• Total	6.80 km2 (2.63 sq mi)
Elevation	493 m (1,617 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	174
• Density	26/km2 (66/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes	787 01
Website	www.rejchartice.cz

Etymology

The village was named after its probable founder named Richard.[2]

Geography

Rejchartice is located about 6 km (4 mi) north of Šumperk and 51 km (32 mi) north of Olomouc. It lies in the Hanušovice Highlands. The highest point is the hill Smrk at 742 m (2,434 ft) above sea level. The Rejchartický Creek flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Rejchartice is in a deed of Olomouc bishop Jan Volek from 1350. For centuries, until 1848, the village was part of the Bludov estate and shared its owners.[2]

Sights

The landmark of Rejchartice si the Church of Saints Michael and Gabriel. It was built in the Baroque style in 1768–1770, when the old small church from 1643 was completely rebuilt.[2]

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rejchartice.

• Official website

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