Třebíč
Třebíč | |
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Aerial view of the centre of Třebíč | |
| Coordinates: 49°12′54″N 15°52′54″E / 49.21500°N 15.88167°E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Vysočina |
| District | Třebíč |
| First mentioned | 1277 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pavel Pacal (STAN) |
| Area | |
• Total | 57.59 km2 (22.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 405 m (1,329 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01) | |
• Total | 34,530 |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 674 01 |
| Website | www |
| Official name | Jewish Quarter and St. Procopius Basilica in Třebíč |
| Criteria | ii, iii |
| Reference | 1078 |
| Inscription | 2003 (27th Session) |
Třebíč (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtr̝̊ɛbiːtʃ] ⓘ; German: Trebitsch) is a town in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 35,000 inhabitants.
The beginnings of the town's history are connected with the establishment of a Benedictine monastery, where the castle is located today. In the age of its expansion, Třebíč was the third most important town in Moravia. The population growth started after World War II.
There are several well-known tourist sights in the town. The Jewish Quarter and the St. Procopius Basilica are listed together as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.