The name is derived from the personal name Radimír, meaning "Radimír's (court)".[2]
Geography
Radiměř is located about 6 kilometres (4 mi) south of Svitavy and 59 km (37 mi) southeast of Pardubice. It lies in the Svitavy Uplands. The highest point is at 683 m (2,241 ft) above sea level. The built-up area is situated along the stream of Radiměřský potok. The market town is situated on the historical border between Bohemia and Moravia.
History
The first written mention of Radiměř is in a deed of Queen Judith of Habsburg from 1291. It was probably founded by the lokator Konrád of Levendorf. Two parts used to be distinguished – Radiměř (from the 19th century known as Česká Radiměř – 'Bohemian Radiměř') and Moravská ('Moravian') Radiměř. It was successively a part of the Svojanov, Letovice and Kunštát estates.[3]
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipal territory.
Sights
The main landmark of Radiměř is the Church of Saint Anne. It was built in the late Baroque style in 1771, on the site of an older Gothic church from the second half of the 14th century. The presbytery with supporting pillars has been preserved from the original church.[6]
