The village of Jiřice near Humpolka.

Jiřice is a village founded by the Želiv Premonstratensians at the beginning of the 13th century. The name of the village is derived from its founder - Jiří. In the center of the village stands the Church of St. Jakub, whose creation dates back to around 1350. The St. John's linden is also very well known, which is one of the oldest trees of this species in Bohemia. Its age is estimated at 600-800 years, its circumference is more than 8,5 meters. According to tradition, he preached under the lime tree...