Třešť
Town
T. G. Masaryka Square
T. G. Masaryka Square
Flag of Třešť
Flag
Coat of arms of Třešť
Coat of arms
Třešť is located in Czech Republic
Třešť
Třešť
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°17′27″N 15°28′56″E / 49.29083°N 15.48222°E / 49.29083; 15.48222
Country Czech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictJihlava
First mentioned1349
Government
 • MayorVladislav Hynk
Area
 • Total46.99 km2 (18.14 sq mi)
Elevation
545 m (1,788 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total5,715
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
589 01
Websitewww.trest.cz

Třešť (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtr̝̊ɛʃc]; German: Triesch) is a town in Jihlava District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,700 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Administrative parts

Villages of Buková, Čenkov and Salavice are administrative parts of Třešť.

Geography

Třešť is located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is the Špičák hill at 734 m (2,408 ft) above sea level. The summit of Špičák with its surroundings is protected as a national nature reserve. The Třešťský Stream flows through the town. The territory is rich in fish ponds.

History

Church of Saint Martin

The first written mention is from 1349, when the Church of Saint Martin was documented. Třešť was originally a small parish village on the crossroads of two trade routes. Since its establishment, the Jewish community has been in Třešť. [2]

Třešť was known for crafts and in the 19th century for its industry. The production of furniture and matches was established and textile and engineering industry flourish. The industrial boom was the work of Jewish entrepreneurs. The Jewish community declined in the first half of the 20th century, and disappeared as a result of the Holocaust.[2]

Until 1901, Třešť was the largest market town in Moravia. In 1901, it was promoted to a town.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18694,634—    
18805,108+10.2%
18905,520+8.1%
19005,555+0.6%
19105,858+5.5%
YearPop.±%
19215,628−3.9%
19305,741+2.0%
19505,219−9.1%
19615,606+7.4%
19705,578−0.5%
YearPop.±%
19805,805+4.1%
19915,948+2.5%
20015,933−0.3%
20115,771−2.7%
20215,451−5.5%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Economy

Since 1931, the textile company Vývoj has been operating in the town.[5] Uniforms for the papal Swiss Guard are made by this company.[6]

Transport

Třešť lies on the railway lines Havlíčkův Brod – Slavonice and Jihlava–Dačice. The town is served by two train stations.[7]

Sights

Former synagogue

The Church of Saint Martin was founded in the 13th century and is the oldest monument in the town. Its current appearance is result of Baroque reconstructions.[8]

The Church of Saint Catherine of Siena was founded in the 16th century as a Lutheran church. After it was damaged by fire, it was renewed in 1842.[8]

Třešť Castle was created by reconstruction of a fortress from 1513. It has a 15 hectares (37 acres) large English style park. Nowadays it serves as a hotel.[8]

The Jewish community is commemorated by the Empire building of the former synagogue from 1824, by the Jewish cemetery founded in the early 18th century, and by the Monument to the Jewish Victims.[8]

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Třešť is twinned with:[9]

Třešť also has friendly relations with Raabs an der Thaya in Austria.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. 1 2 3 "O městě" (in Czech). Město Třešť. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  3. ↑ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Jihlava" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 13–14.
  4. ↑ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. ↑ "About us". VÝVOJ, oděvní družstvo v Třešti. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  6. ↑ "Nejmenší armáda světa. Nahlédněte pod brnění papežské Švýcarské gardy" (in Czech). iDNES. 2020-03-25. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  7. ↑ "Detail stanice Třešť" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Historické památky" (in Czech). Město Třešť. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  9. 1 2 "Partnerské město" (in Czech). Město Třešť. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
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