Sobíňov is a municipality and village in Havlíčkův Brod District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants.
Etymology The name is derived from the personal name Soběn, meaning "Soběn's (farmyard)".
Geography Sobíňov is located about northeast of Havlíčkův Brod and northeast of Jihlava. It lies in the Upper Sázava Hills. The highest point is at above sea level. The Doubrava River flows through the municipality. The area on the left bank of the river within the municipality is protected as a nature reserve called Niva Doubravy ('floodplain of the Doubrava').
History A trade route in the area of Sobíňov is documented already in 1144. The first written mention of Sobíňov is from 1358, when a fortress was built here. At the end of the 14th century, it was administratively joined to the Kunštát estate. In the 16th century, it was owned by the noble Trčka of Lípa family, and then it was joined to the Polná estate.
Demographics
Transport Sobíňov is located on the railway line Pardubice–Havlíčkův Brod.
Sights Sobíňov is known for a pilgrimage site called Sopoty with the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. The church was built in the Baroque style in 1749–1752.
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