Nové Veselí

Nové Veselí is a market town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.

Nové Veselí
Market town
Church of Saint Wenceslaus
Church of Saint Wenceslaus
Flag of Nové Veselí
Flag
Coat of arms of Nové Veselí
Coat of arms
Nové Veselí is located in Czech Republic
Nové Veselí
Nové Veselí
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°31′11″N 15°54′31″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictŽďár nad Sázavou
First mentioned1377
Area
 • Total9.53 km2 (3.68 sq mi)
Elevation
555 m (1,821 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,358
 • Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
592 14
Websitewww.noveveseli.cz

Geography

Nové Veselí is located about 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Žďár nad Sázavou and 26 km (16 mi) northeast of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at 582 m (1,909 ft) above sea level. The Oslava River flows through the market town. The territory is rich in ponds; the largest pond is the Veselský Pond, on whose banks the village lies. The northern half municipality lies within the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Nové Veselí is in a deed from 1377, where the change of owner in 1368 is mentioned. The settlement was first referred to as a market town in 1529.[2]

Sights

The main landmark of Nové Veselí is the Church of Saint Wenceslaus. It was built in the Baroque style in 1752–1757.[2][3]

The former fortress from 1447 was rebuilt into a small Renaissance castle. In modern times, the building has been converted into apartments.[4]

A technical monument is the medieval watermill with preserved Gothic and Renaissance details. The façade is decorated with sgraffito.[5]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie v číslech" (in Czech). Městys Nové Veselí. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  3. "Kostel sv. Václava" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  4. "Tvrz" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  5. "Vodní mlýn" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
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