Ostrov nad Oslavou
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 division
Ostrov nad Oslavou consists of two municipal parts :- Ostrov nad Oslavou
- Suky
Geography
Ostrov nad Oslavou is located about south of Žďár nad Sázavou and east of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. The market town is situated on the Oslava River, at its confluence with the stream Bohdalovský potok. There are several fishponds 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.In 1920, the name of the municipality was changed from Ostrov to Ostrov nad Oslavou. The municipality was officially promoted to a market town in 1922. In 1960, Suky was joined to Ostrov nad Oslavou.
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.