| Šatov | |
| Settlement Type: | Market town |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | South Moravian |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Znojmo |
| Pushpin Map: | Czech Republic |
| Pushpin Relief: | 1 |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in the Czech Republic |
| Coordinates: | 48.7933°N 16.01°W |
| Established Title: | First mentioned |
| Established Date: | 1201 |
| Area Total Km2: | 13.44 |
| Elevation M: | 248 |
| Population As Of: | 2024-01-01 |
| Population Footnotes: | [1] |
| Population Total: | 1168 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone1: | CET |
| Utc Offset1: | +1 |
| Timezone1 Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset1 Dst: | +2 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 671 22 |
Šatov (German: Schattau) is a market town in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.
The name was probably derived from the personal name Šat. According to local legend, the village was named in honour of Queen Svatava (also called Šatava).[2]
Šatov is located about 7km (04miles) south of Znojmo and 60km (40miles) southwest of Brno, on the border with Austria. It lies in the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The highest point is at 291m (955feet) above sea level. The Daníž Stream flows through the market town.
The first written mention of Šatov is from 1201. In 1338, the village became property of the town of Znojmo. In 1497, Šatov was promoted to a market town by King Vladislaus II. In 1600, Šatov was acquired by the Berka of Dubá family and annexed to the Jaroslavice estate.[2]
Šatov is known for viticulture. It lies in the Znojemská wine subregion.
Šatov is located on the railway line heading from Znojmo to Vienna in Austria.[3] There is the Znojmo / Retz railway border crossing in the municipality.
The main landmark of Šatov is the Church of Saint Martin. It has a late Gothic core from the 15th century. In 1656 and twice in the 19th century, it was rebuilt into its present form. Next to the church is the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre. The chapel with a Gothic core and preserved Romanesque fragment is the oldest building in Šatov.[4] [5]
The historic centre of Šatov is well preserved and is protected by law as a village monument zone. It is a traditional wine-growing village with preserved sets of elements of folk architecture.[6]
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic. Šatov is twinned with:[7]
Semerovo, Slovakia