Želetava () is a market town in Třebíč District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants.
Administrative division Želetava consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):
Želetava (952) Bítovánky (179) Horky (162) Šašovice (145)
Geography Želetava is located about southwest of Třebíč and south of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. The Želetavka River originates here and flows through the municipal territory. There are several fishponds supplied by the Želetavka.
History The first written mention of Želetava is from 1303. In 1370, it was promoted to a market town.
Demographics
Economy Želetava is known for a cheese factory, which has been operating since 1902. Since 2000, the factory has been owned by Bel Group.
Transport The I/38 road (the section from Jihlava to Znojmo, part of the European route E65) runs through the market town.
Sights
The main landmark of Želetava is the Church of Saint Michael the Archangel with a tall prismatic tower. It has a Gothic core with Baroque modifications. In front of the church are two valuable statues of Saints John the Baptist and John of Nepomuk.
Other sights include the Chapel of Saint Catherine in Želetava and the Chapel of Saint Anthony of Padua in Horky.
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