Radostín nad Oslavou is a market town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.

Administrative division Radostín nad Oslavou consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Radostín nad Oslavou (886) Zahradiště (28)

Geography Radostín nad Oslavou is located about south of Žďár nad Sázavou and east of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. The market town is situated on the right bank of the Oslava River.

History The first written mention of Radostín nad Oslavou is from 1365, when it was already a market town. The village of Zahraditě was first mentioned in 1351. Among the most notable owners of Radostín were the Pernštejn family and Liechtenstein family.

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Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights The main landmark is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. It was built in the late Baroque style in the second half of the 18th century, but it has a Gothic core.

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