Ostrov nad Oslavou
Market town
Church of Saint James the Great
Church of Saint James the Great
Flag of Ostrov nad Oslavou
Flag
Coat of arms of Ostrov nad Oslavou
Coat of arms
Ostrov nad Oslavou is located in Czech Republic
Ostrov nad Oslavou
Ostrov nad Oslavou
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°29′13″N 15°59′24″E / 49.48694°N 15.99000°E / 49.48694; 15.99000
Country Czech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictŽďár nad Sázavou
First mentioned1355
Area
 • Total9.33 km2 (3.60 sq mi)
Elevation
520 m (1,710 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total990
 • Density110/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
594 45
Websiteostrovno.cz

Ostrov nad Oslavou is a market town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,000 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The village of Suky is an administrative part of Ostrov nad Oslavou.

Geography

Ostrov nad Oslavou is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) south of Žďár nad Sázavou and 30 km (19 mi) east of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at 584 m (1,916 ft) above sea level. The market town is situated on the Oslava River, at its confluence with the Bohdalovský Stream. There are several ponds around the market town.

History

The first written mention of Ostrov is from 1355. It was probably founded shortly after 1250. During the Thirty Years' War, in 1621, Ostrov was completely burned down, but was renewed before the war ended. The village of Suky was first documented in 1644. In 1709, Ostrov was referred to as a market town for the first time.[2][3]

In 1920, the name of the municipality was changed from Ostrov to Ostrov nad Oslavou. The municipality was officialy promoted to a market town in 1922. In 1960, Suky was joined to Ostrov nad Oslavou.[3]

Transport

The I/37 road, which connects the D1 motorway with Žďár nad Sázavou and continues to Pardubice, runs through Ostrov nad Oslavou.

Ostrov nad Oslavou is located on the railway line Žďár nad Sázavou–Křižanov.[4]

Sights

The main landmark is the Church of Saint James the Great. It was rebuilt into its present form in 1885. It has a separate bell tower, which dates from 1845.[3][5]

References

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ^ "Přepis I. knihy kroniky Ostrova nad Oslavou 1924–2008" (PDF) (in Czech). Městys Ostrov nad Oslavou. pp. 4–5. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  3. ^ a b c "Historie" (in Czech). Městys Ostrov nad Oslavou. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  4. ^ "Detail stanice Ostrov n.Oslavou" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  5. ^ "Kostel sv. Jakuba Většího" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-29.

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