Nová Říše
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Nová Říše ( ; ) is a market town in Jihlava District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants1.
Nová Říše ( ; ) is a market town in Jihlava District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. ==Geography== Nová Říše is located about south of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is the hill Polanka at above sea level. The Vápovka Stream flows through the municipality. The Nová Říše Reservoir is located just outside the municipal territory. ==History== According to legend, the Premonstrate monastery in Nová Říše was founded in 12111. It is first documented in 1248. In 1354, Nová Říše was first mentioned as a market town. During World War II, the monastery was ambushed by Nazis. Five members of the community were killed in Auschwitz concentration camp. Surviving monks were sentenced to prison and labour camps by the Communists in 1950. The buildings were given back to the Order after the fall of Communism in 1991. ==Demographics== ==Transport== There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. ==Sights== The most important monument is the Monastery of the Virgin Mary. After it was damaged by a fire in 1813, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1821. The monastery is connected with the neighbouring Church of Saints Peter and Paul. ==Notable people== Paul Wranitzky (1756–1808), composer Antonín Vranický (1761–1820), violinist and composer Charles Bacik (1910–1991), glass manufacturer Jan Novák (1921–1984), composer ==References== ==External links==
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