Bohdalov

Bohdalov (Bochdalau) is a market town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.

Administrative parts
The village of Chroustov is an administrative part of Bohdalov.

Geography
Bohdalov is located about 10 km southwest of Žďár nad Sázavou and 22 km northeast of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at 705 m above sea level. The stream of Bohdalovský potok flows through the market town. The territory is rich in fishponds.

History
The first written mention of Bohdalov is from 1349, when it was already a market town. The settlement was probably founded in the first half of the 13th century.

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

Sights
The main landmark of Bohdalov is the Church of Saint Lawrence. It was built in the late Baroque style in 1736–1758. It was built on the site of an old Gothic church, from which the former presbytery serving today as the sacristy was preserved.