Želiv: Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Želiv Monastery is designated as a National Cultural Monument.

Culture

The monastery church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary was extensively rebuilt between 1714 and 1720 by Jan Blažej Santini Aichel. Visitors to Želiv Monastery can complement their stay with a guided tour of the monastery; the tour is fully accessible.

In the reconstructed Old Prelature, visitors can explore nine rooms containing paintings, furniture, books and liturgical objects. The ground floor also houses an exhibition of archaeological discoveries from the monastery grounds and their immediate surroundings. The Želiv Monastery Visitor Centre provides information about the entire monastery complex and its surroundings.

At Trčkův hrad, the exhibition on the history of the psychiatric treatment and care institution also includes a visit to a former “Samotka”. The coffered hall displays ten Czech Madonnas, including the Želiv Madonna and Child.

Water and Activities

The artificial Trnávka slalom course is located near the municipality of Želiv and is intended for experienced paddlers. Twice a year, Trnávka is opened for free training sessions for professionals and amateurs. A large part of the Trnávka reservoir is used as a natural outdoor swimming pool.

Two routes also place Želiv in a broader context: the “Poutní cyklotrasa z Prahy na Vysočinu” pilgrimage cycle route continues via Želiv Monastery to Křemešník. The “Okolí vodních nádrží Želiv a Sedlice” cycling tour leads to Želiv and the Sedlice Dam.

Nature

Paní skála is a rock climbing wall and is particularly well known among climbers. The nearby Paní skála offers views of the Vřesník Reservoir and the municipality of Želiv.

The Žižkův dub memorial oak stands by Panský rybník.

Further Destinations

Mnich, Buřenice, Žirov, Pošná, Popelistna, Sudkuv Dul, Pelhrimov, Lhota-Vlasenice

For the higher-level travel overview: Pelhřimov District.