Vladislav (Třebíč District) Explained

Vladislav
Settlement Type:Market town
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Vysočina
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Třebíč
Pushpin Map:Czech Republic
Pushpin Relief:1
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates:49.2103°N 15.9883°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1104
Area Total Km2:18.50
Elevation M:385
Population As Of:2024-01-01
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:1206
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:675 01

Vladislav is a market town in Třebíč District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The villages of Hostákov and Střížov are administrative parts of Vladislav.

Geography

Vladislav is located about 7km (04miles) east of Třebíč and 44km (27miles) west of Brno. It lies on the border between the Jevišovice Uplands and Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at 495m (1,624feet) above sea level. The market town is situated on the left bank of the Jihlava River.

History

The first written mention of Vladislav is in the foundation deed of the Třebíč Monastery from 1104, when it was called Brod. In 1304, the settlement was burned down by Cumans. The settlements was renewed and in 1548, it was promoted to a market town. The name Vladislav first appeared in 1665.[2]

Transport

The I/23 road (the section from Třebíč to Rosice) passes through Vladislav.

Vladislav is located on the railway line Brno–Třebíč.[3]

Sights

The main landmark is the Church of the Holy Trinity. It has a Romanesque apse and a late Gothic tower. After the Thirty Years' War, it was reconstructed in the Baroque style.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024. Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. Web site: Historie. Městys Vladislav. cs. 2023-09-11.
  3. Web site: Detail stanice Vladislav zast.. České dráhy. cs. 2023-09-11.
  4. Web site: Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice se sochou sv. Jana Nepomuckého. National Heritage Institute. cs. 2023-09-11.