REGION OF VYSOČINA

The region of Vysočina is situated  along the border of Bohemia and Moravia. It is neighbouring with the Region of Pardubice, South Moravian Region, South Bohemian Region and Central Bohemian Region. It is one of three inland regions.

Published: 10.1.2012

A little over two and a half thousand people live in the city called Golčův Jeníkov. The life of the city but it is not known. It is half-empty.

Published: 30.9.2011

The smaller one by its wide Jihlava zoo is located in cosy natural area Jihlavka River Valley, near the historic city centre.

Published: 18.2.2011

In Vysočina Region, you can find many towns and localities which are worth to be discovered and visited. No doubt, a picturesque town of Golčův Jeníkov with its 2500 inhabitants, belongs to them…

Published: 3.7.2008

Česká Bělá is a quiet small village, located 9 kms from the town of Havlíčkův Brod. There are to be found here several places of interest. In Middle Ages, a silver was mined here.

Published: 19.5.2008

Pernštejn Castle is situated in forests of eastern edge of Bohemia-Moravian Highland, near to small town of Nedvědice. It belongs to most important and beautiful Moravian castles.

Published: 5.4.2008

The town of Nové Město na Moravě was established approx. in 1250 by Boček of Obřany, founder of Cisterciac Monastery in Žďár nad Sázavou. First written notice comes of 1267. At this time, the originally community named Bočkanov. Anyway, we find the name Nova Civitas on a document of King Wenceslas I in 1293.

Published: 17.3.2008

The town of Pacov is situated on border of Bohemian-Moravian Highlands and South Bohemia. First written notice comes of early 14th century. In the course of 15th and 16th century, Pacov obtained town´s privileges and the town started to develop. In 1519, Pacov obtained the right of use of escutcheon and a seal.

Published: 26.11.2007

Early in the 10th century lead the paths through this area and met on place of today´s town of Velké Meziříčí. In 12th century the upper riverside of Oslava-river was colonized, so it was inhabited the basin of Velké Meziříčí. The first written notice is of 1281, Znata of Meziříčí is mentioned.

Published: 19.11.2007

The town of Světlá nad Sázavou has approx. 7000 inhabitants, well-known especially through glass industry and granite mining. It is situated on the upper flow of Sázava river. The nature around offers several touristic and cyclotouristic routes, in winter there are suitable places for running and descend skiing.

Published: 15.11.2007

The town of Bystřice nad Pernštejnem,with 9000 inhabitants, is situated in a region of Vysočina in Žďár nad Sázavou district.The historical town-centre is declared as a town´s monumental zone.The name of the town is dedicated to a small river flowing through the place. Bystřice was founded in 13th century and in a short time period became the economical centre of all villages of Pernstein dominion