Radostín nad Oslavou


Radostín nad Oslavou is a market town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.
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Administrative division

Radostín nad Oslavou consists of two municipal parts :
  • Radostín nad Oslavou
  • Zahradiště

Geography

Radostín 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 right bank of the Oslava River.

History

The first written mention of Radostín nad Oslavou is from 1365, when it was already a market town. The village of Zahraditě was first mentioned in 1351. Among the most notable owners of Radostín were the Pernštejn family and House of Liechtenstein.

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. It was built in the late Baroque style in the second half of the 18th century, but it has a Gothic core.