Třešť, Historic municipality in Jihlava District, Czech Republic.
Description
Třešť is a municipality with town privileges in Bohemia, situated on the Křižanov Highlands with a protected urban core and several architectural landmarks. The streetscape features the Church of Saint Martin and distinctive buildings spanning different periods.
History
The first documented mention of this settlement dates to 1349 as a parish village along trade routes. It gradually developed over centuries and received formal town status in 1901.
Culture
The name Třešť comes from the Czech word for cherry, reflecting the region's fruit-growing heritage. This connection to the land still appears in local celebrations and how residents shape their town.
Practical
The town offers good transport connections and has basic services including shops, medical care, and public spaces. The manageable size makes it easy to explore the center on foot.
Did you know?
A textile company here has manufactured uniforms since 1931, including garments for the Papal Swiss Guard in Vatican City. This surprising link connects this quiet town to one of the world's most recognized institutions.
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Třešť Castle
558 m
City Museum of Třešť
248 m
Saint Catherine of Siena church in Třešť
189 m
Synagogue in Třešť
193 m
Church of Saint Martin (Třešť)
480 m
Tesla Museum
879 m
Jewish cemetery in Třešť
1.3 km
Rybníky V Pouštích
4 km
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
6.2 km
Naučná stezka Špičák
1.7 km
Muzeum modelů vojenské techniky
905 m
Vílanecké rašeliniště
7.4 km
Expozice místní dráhy Kostelec - Slavonice
2.1 km
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
4.3 km
Jezdovické rašeliniště
3.9 km
Dům Dr. Löwyho
230 m
Špičák (Brtnická vrchovina)
3.1 km
Pamětní deska obětem 1. světové války ve Spělově
5.4 km
Town hall in Třešť
127 m
Ohradní zeď fary v Třešti
410 m
Márnice židovského hřbitova v Třešti
1.2 km
Monument to Antonín Podhorský
4.4 km
Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého
447 m
Ohradní zeď židovského hřbitova v Třešti
1.2 km
Pomník Antonie Vonderkové u Růžené
4.8 km
Ohradní zeď kolem kostela svatého Martina v Třešti
457 m
Socha vojáka vpravo na bráně zámku v Třešti
539 m
Boží muka
175 m
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