Rejchartice () is a municipality and village in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Etymology The village was named after its probable founder named Richard.
Geography Rejchartice is located about north of Šumperk and north of Olomouc. It lies in the Hanušovice Highlands. The highest point is the hill Smrk at above sea level. The stream Rejchartický potok 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.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights The main 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.
References
External links