Opatov (Třebíč District)

Opatov is a market town in Třebíč District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants.

Geography
Opatov is located about 15 km west of Třebíč and 19 km south of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is the Brtník hill at 681 m above sea level. The Brtnice River flows through the market town. There are several fishponds in the municipal territory.

History
The first written mention of Opatov is from 1086. In 1487, it was bought by the Waldstein family. In 1540, the village was promoted to a market town. From 1623, Opatov was a property of the Collalto family. In 1662 or 1696 (according to various chroniclers), a large fire destroyed most of the market town.

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

Sights
The main landmark of Opatov is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. It was built in the Neoclassical style in 1841–1844. Opposite the church stands a valuable Baroque rectory.