Zruč nad Sázavou

Zruč nad Sázavou (Czech pronunciation: [ˈzrutʃ ˈnat saːzavou]) is a town in Kutná Hora District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,800 inhabitants. It lies on the Sázava River.

Zruč nad Sázavou
Town
Castle in the town
Flag
Coat of arms
Zruč nad Sázavou
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°44′25″N 15°6′22″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictKutná Hora
First mentioned1328
Government
 • MayorMartin Hujer
Area
 • Total16.37 km2 (6.32 sq mi)
Elevation
344 m (1,129 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total4,834
 • Density300/km2 (760/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
285 22
Websitewww.mesto-zruc.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Domahoř, Dubina, Nesměřice and Želivec are administrative parts of Zruč nad Sázavou.

History

The first written mention of Zruč nad Sázavou is from 1328. The settlement was probably founded between 1032 and 1150. In 1561, it became a market town and in 1662 it became a town.[2]

After 1885, a railway was built. In 1939, Baťa company built a factory here and the town became known as industrial centre. The footwear production lasted until 1997.[2]

Sights

The town is known for the Zruč nad Sázavou Castle, which is as old as the town. In 1781, the castle, especially the interiors, burned down. It was rebuilt in its present form in 1892–1894 in pseudo-Gothic style. Today it is owned by the town and serves as the town hall and gallery. The southern wing is open to the public and contains several expositions.[3]

Notable people

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Historie města" (in Czech). Město Zruč nad Sázavou. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  3. "Historie" (in Czech). Zruč nad Sázavou Castle. Retrieved 2021-07-02.


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