Jeřmanice


Jeřmanice is a municipality and village in Liberec District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Herman. It was the lokator of the village.

Geography

Jeřmanice is located about south of Liberec. The municipal territory lies on the border between three nature regions: the northwestern part lies in the Jizera Mountains, the southwestern part lies in the Ještěd–Kozákov Ridge, and the eastern part lies in the westernmost tip of the Giant Mountains Foothills. The highest point is located near the top of the Javorník mountain at above sea level.

History

Jeřmanice was founded in 1543. In 1543–1544, 18 houses were built in the village.
From 1980 to 1985, Jeřmanice was an administrative part of Dlouhý Most. From 1986 to 1992, it was a part of Liberec under the name Liberec XXXVII-Jeřmanice. In 1993, it became a separate municipality again.

Transport

The R35 expressway runs through the municipality.
Jeřmanice is located on the railway line Liberec–Jaroměř.

Sights

The main landmark of Jeřmanice is the Church of Saint Anne. It was built in the Baroque style in 1760–1764. In 1816, it was rebuilt to its present form.