Radostín nad Oslavou is a market town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The village of Zahradiště is an administrative part of Radostín nad Oslavou.

Radostín nad Oslavou

Geography

Radostín nad Oslavou is located about south of Žďár nad Sázavou and east of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. The market town is situated on the right bank of the Oslava River.

Radostín nad Oslavou

History

The first written mention of Radostín nad Oslavou is from 1365, when it was already a market town. The village of Zahraditě was first mentioned in 1351. Among the most notable owners of Radostín were the Pernštejn family and House of Liechtenstein.

Radostín nad Oslavou

Sights

The main landmark is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. It was built in the late Baroque style in the second half of the 18th century, but it has a Gothic core.

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Populated places in Žďár nad Sázavou District

Market towns in the Czech Republic