Třebíč
About Třebíč
Třebíč is a small town with cca 35,000 inhabitants with various historical monuments offering many places to visit.
Trebic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in western Moravia, in the southeastern corner of the Vysočina Region. Trebic is situated on both banks of the Jihlava River and the origins of the town are linked to the important Benedictine monastery, which was founded by Moravian princes as early as 1101. Thanks to the rich history of the town, visitors can admire many valuable monuments, the most important of which are listed on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List – St. Procopius Basilica, the Jewish Quarter and the Jewish Cemetery.
Clock tower in Třebíč
Among the attractions of Třebíč is the largest tower clock in Central Europe with a diameter of 5.5 m. One of the most striking features of the Trebic Clock Tower is its unique architectural design. The tower stands at an impressive height of 63 meters and is made of limestone blocks, giving it a sturdy and imposing presence. Its distinctive octagonal shape with six floors, each adorned with intricately carved Gothic windows and decorative motifs, adds to its charm and allure.
Jewish cemetery
One of the largest of its kind in Czech Republic.
There are around 2,500 tombstones in the cemetery, the oldest is dated back to 1625 and 1631.
The local cemetery was actively used for burials until the middle of the 20th century.
Jewish Quarter
The oldest mention of a synagogue in Třebíč is from 1590, although many of gravestones in the cemetery are much older. In the 16th century, orders were given to expel all Jews from the town, although they were not carried out. The older of the two synagogues still standing dates to the mid-1600s.
Basilica of St. Procopius
This Romanesque-Gothic church was built on the site of the original Marian chapel at the Benedictine monastery in Třebíč between 1240 and 1280.