Guide to Třebíč
The city of monuments Třebíč can be found in the southwestern part of Moravia. It stretches along the banks of the river Jihlava about 30 km from the city of Jihlava and 56 km from Brno. Třebíč has preserved a number of historical monuments. Among the most important and interesting is the former Benedictine monastery with the basilica of St. Prokop. Furthermore, you can find here Jewish town with a cemetery, which are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Nature, hiking and cycling lovers will also like the surroundings of Třebíč.
History
The town was founded together with the founding of the already mentioned Benedictine monastery in 1101. In the 14th century, it gained the privilege of a royal town. During its greatest expansion, Třebíč was the most important center of Moravia after Olomouc and Brno. However, the development was disrupted by the wars during the 15th century between George of Poděbrady and Matyáš Korvín. During this period, the city was destroyed and burned by Hungarian troops. The monastery was subsequently owned by various nobles and rebuilt into a chateau. Even in the following centuries, however, Třebíč did not flourish in any particular way. It first suffered during the Thirty Years' War and then in the early 19th century a large part of the city was destroyed by a number of fires. Subsequent development was helped by the flourishing of leather processing (tanners), the furniture industry and the engineering industry. The life of the locals was again affected by World War II, which had the most severe impact on the Jewish community in Třebíč. During the 1970s and 1980s, the city grew thanks to the construction of the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant.
Monuments
Despite the historical adversity of fate, you can still see many historical monuments in Třebíč. Among the most valuable is the Basilica of St. Prokop registered on the UNESCO list. It was built as part of a Benedictine monastery and to this day is one of the oldest medieval buildings in Europe. The basilica is part of the Třebíč castle complex. Other historical monuments can be found in the maze of narrow streets of the Jewish quarter, which is also listed on the prestigious UNESCO list. You will find many preserved buildings here, including the Front and Back Synagogues, the Jewish Town Hall or the Seligmann Bauer House. There is also probably the largest Jewish cemetery in Bohemia, which is located on the slopes of Týnský brook. In Třebíč, you can also walk along the largest square in the Czech Republic "Karlovo náměstí" or climb the Town Tower.
Trips to the surroundings
The surroundings of Třebíč offer an inexhaustible number of trips. We can recommend a trip through Pekelný kopec to Sádek and back to cyclists. The route measures 33 km and along the way, you will get to know many other attractions, such as the Sádek chateau or the Na Pekelném kopci lookout tower. With children, you can go to the nearby Goat Farm in Ratibořice or the adrenaline center of Vysočina Outdoor Resort Březová (approx. 10 km from Třebíč). Beer lovers should not miss the Dalešice Brewery, which is famous not only for its beer, but also for the well-known Czech film Postřižiny. History lovers can found around Třebíč a number of castles such as Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou, Náměšť nad Oslavou or Jemnice. Everyone can really find his favourite activity here.
Accommodations
If you want to enjoy accommodation in the historic center of Trebic, we recommend accommodation in Hotel Joseph 1699 or Apartments u Synagogue. Very popular is the 4 * Hotel & Apartments U Černého orla or Penzion Tenis HTK which is located in the tennis complex. For those looking for cheap accommodation, Pension Shamrock or Infinity will definitely suit you