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Opatov: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Accommodation in Opatov

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Opatov was founded in the 13th century through the colonization efforts of the Želiv Monastery. The village is located near the road connecting Jihlava with Pelhřimov.

Nature

The Prameniště Jankovského potoka Nature Reserve also extends into the cadastral area of Opatov u Jihlavy. The Jankovský potok forms the western boundary of the cadastral area of Opatov.

Culture

The Evangelical Church of Opatov is a pseudo-Romanesque building designed by Josef Bláha from Kostelec. It was built between 1864 and 1868 and opened on November 1, 1868. Its simple, airy interior is brightly illuminated by tall windows; the church can accommodate up to 170 people.

The Evangelical Cemetery of Opatov dates from 1870 and contains several gravestones from the last quarter of the 19th century.

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History

In the village of Polánka, a district of Opatov, there is a memorial lime tree. A historic mill is also located there.

In the vicinity of Opatov, 2 km northeast of the village on the road to Zbilidy, there is a stone memorial cross; it is listed as an immovable cultural monument No. 5417. Also in the vicinity of Opatov, 1 km northeast of the village in Hovorkův les forest, are the remains of silver mines; they are listed as an immovable cultural monument No. 5051.

Other places

Krasonice, Zadní Vydří, Řídelov, Velký Beranov, Čížov, Šimanov, Zbinohy, Vanůvek

To the higher-level travel overview: Jihlava District.

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