The Vysočina Region
photo: (czechtourism.cz)
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.
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.
Author:
Ivana Jenerálová
Source: Ceská republika v kostce, kr-vysocina.cz
Added:
15.06.2010