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The Vysočina Region

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The Vysočina Region is situated at the transport and population central point of the country. It borders the South Moravian Region to the east, the South Bohemian and Central Bohemian Regions to the west, and the Pardubice Region to the northeast. The area of Vysočina is considered a rather cold part of the country. It is situated along both sides of the historical land border between Bohemia and Moravia.

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A great advantage of the Vysočina region is its well-preserved natural environment. The area of Vysočina is characterized by tiny villages not very far from a local centre, which usually means a tranquil little town with population of three to ten thousand. There are only four towns with a population over 20 thousand. The population of Jihlava, the regional capital, is approximately fifty thousand. The Region is crossed by the main transport artery of the Czech Republic – the D1 Motorway.

The region is proud of its rich history and cultural monuments, of which the most significant are, in particular, the town of Telč (map) and its historical centre, the pilgrimage Church of St John Nepomuk at Zelená Hora (map) near Žďár nad Sázavou, and the Jewish Town and the St Procopius Basilica in Třebíč (map). All these monuments have been added to the UNESCO List of Cultural Heritage. Another attraction is one of (not many) western cities – Šiklův Mlýn, Zvole nad Pernštejnem (map). In addition, you can admire one of the very last functional orchestrions in the Czech Republic, installed in Veselíčko near Žďár nad Sázavou (map). It was made before 1850 in Vienna, it is able to play 8 songs, and you can see it and listen to it in the local pub. Sports lovers often visit Nové Město na Moravě (map) on the occasion of the Golden Ski) – FIS Slavic Cup.

As for the natural riches of the region, the most significant part is the protected landscape area of Žďárské vrchy with numerous ponds, and the area of Železné hory. You can find more detailed information about the region here.