Šatov

Šatov (Schattau) is a market town in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.

Etymology
The name was probably derived from the personal name Šat. According to local legend, the village was named in honour of Queen Svatava (also called Šatava).

Geography
Šatov is located about 7 km south of Znojmo and 60 km southwest of Brno, on the border with Austria. It lies in the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The highest point is at 291 m above sea level. The Daníž Stream flows through the market town.

History
The first written mention of Šatov is from 1201. In 1338, the village became property of the town of Znojmo. In 1497, Šatov was promoted to a market town by King Vladislaus II. In 1600, Šatov was acquired by the Berka of Dubá family and annexed to the Jaroslavice estate.

Economy
Šatov is known for viticulture. It lies in the Znojemská wine subregion.

Transport
Šatov is located on the railway line heading from Znojmo to Vienna in Austria. There is the Znojmo / Retz railway border crossing in the municipality.

Sights
The main landmark of Šatov is the Church of Saint Martin. It has a late Gothic core from the 15th century. In 1656 and twice in the 19th century, it was rebuilt into its present form. Next to the church is the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre. The chapel with a Gothic core and preserved Romanesque fragment is the oldest building in Šatov.

The historic centre of Šatov is well preserved and is protected by law as a village monument zone. It is a traditional wine-growing village with preserved sets of elements of folk architecture.

Notable people

 * Hellmut Diwald (1924–1993), German historian

Twin towns – sister cities
Šatov is twinned with:
 * 🇸🇰 Semerovo, Slovakia