Ježov Nad Želivkou: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

At the eastern edge of Ježov stands the Gothic church dedicated to Saint Lucia. The complex of St. Lucia Church, comprising the church, perimeter wall with gate, wooden bell tower and cemetery, is a state-protected immovable cultural monument. Two bells have survived to this day in the wooden bell tower; above the cast-iron cross by the church stands a 300-year-old small-leaved lime tree.

History and the Name of the Village

Ježov was first mentioned in 1352 as Gezov. The name Ježov is derived from the name of the first owner, Jež, and means “Jež’s farmstead”.

Landscape and Natural Area

Ježov is part of the Křemešnická vrchovina highlands, which lie within the extensive Českomoravská vrchovina Highlands. The Ježov nad Želivkou cadastral area is also part of the Švihov (Želivka) nature site.

Location and the Local Annual Cycle

Ježov is located at the end of Road III/13035. A football tournament is held in the village every year in July.

Other Places at the Same Administrative Level

Zhořec, Rodinov, Dubovice, Bácovice, Hojovice, Těmice, Čejov and Dehtáře.

To the higher-level travel overview: Pelhřimov District.