Světlá nad Sázavou

Světlá nad Sázavou is a town with expanded administrative powers in Havlíčkův Brod District, situated along the Sázava River. The settlement includes several smaller villages and functions as a local administrative hub.

The first written mention of the town dates to 1207, and after the Hussite Wars it grew significantly under the Trčka of Lípa family. This period shaped its later structure and local development.

The Church of Saint Wenceslaus displays a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles, and its unusual tower shape defines the town's skyline. The building shows how different architectural periods were layered over time as the community developed.

The town is accessible by railway, with connections to Prague and Brno. Public transportation makes it straightforward to reach from larger cities.

A former fortress was transformed into a castle in 1567 and now contains a museum with exhibitions and a hotel, surrounded by a large English park. This building shows how medieval structures took on different purposes over time.

Location: Havlíčkův Brod District

Location: správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Světlá nad Sázavou

Elevation above the sea: 400 m

Shares border with: Nová Ves u Světlé, Vilémovice, Služátky, Vlkanov, Trpišovice, Prosíčka, Sázavka, Ovesná Lhota, Příseka, Pavlov, Kunemil, Druhanov, Krásná Hora, Lipnice nad Sázavou, Dolní Město

Email: posta@svetlans.cz

Website: http://svetlans.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.66806,15.40398

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46