HISTORY
The town of Třebíč is located in Western Moravia, in the southeastern part of the Vysočina region. The town lies on both banks of the Jihlava river. Třebíč dates back to 1101, when a benedictine monastery was built here at the instigation of Moravian dukes Ulrich of Brno and Luitpold of Znojmo.
In 2003, St Procopius’ Basilica, Jewish Quarter and the old Jewish cemetery became UNESCO world heritage sites. Třebíč was thus the 12th UNECO world heritage site in the Czech Republic. When walking the crooked alleys of the former Jewish ghetto, do not forget to visit the Rear Synagogue, where a model of the Jewish Quarter in 1850 can be seen. There is a Jewish museum in the adjoining House of Seligman Bauer.
Třebíč chateau houses the Museum of Vysočina. The following four new exhibitions were opened here in 2013: ʻSvět neživé přírodyʼ (World of Geology), ʻSvět portálů a branʼ (World of Portals and Gates), ʻValdštějnové na Třebíčiʼ (The House of Waldstein in Třebíč), and ʻLidé. Místa. Osudy.ʼ (People. Places. Fates. ). The interactive exhibition ʻCesty časemʼ (Travelling through Time), which is designed mainly for children, can be found in the front wing of the chateau.
SPORT
If an active holiday is what you are looking for, we suggest that you visit the newly opened indoor Laguna waterpark, which contains a large swimming pool and welness centre. During the summer, you can also visit the outdoor swimming pool Polanka. The original ʻriver spaʼ (where today’s swimming pool is located) was designed by architect Bohuslav Fuchs. Other sports facilities that can be found in Třebíč include tennis courts, squash courts, badminton courts, bowling alleys, beach volleyball courts and a rope centre. A modern fitness centre (offering the ALPINNING™ programme, ) is located directly in the hotel building as well as facilities for jumping and fit box.
CULTURE
The town enjoys a rich cultural life throughout the entire year. The music festival Zámostí, is held annually at the beginning of June; Šamajim a Jewish culture festival, takes place during the summer; and then there is the festival Borovina …živá dodnes!, which is held in a former shoe and sock factory, and has become a tradition. Visit www.mkstrebic.cz to find up to date information on upcoming cultural events.
More information about Třebíč can be found on the official tourism website www.visittrebic.eu.
