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No. 4185 · Czechia · Eastern Europe and the Balkans

Žďár nad Sázavou

49.56°N 15.94°E · 580 m

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Overview

Žďár nad Sázavou is a small Czech city in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands at the frontier of Bohemia and Moravia. Its main draw is the UNESCO-listed Pilgrimage Church of St.

Architecture · Day Trips · Nature

Before you go

Culture

The city dates to the 13th century with the Cistercian monastery; major reconstruction under Abbot Václav Vejmluva in the 18th century designed by Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel.

Transport

Train from Prague takes 2.5 hours; from Brno takes 1-1.5 hours. Bus 2 connects the city center to Zelená Hora.

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