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Zhoř u Mladé Vožice – Landscape, Mills and History

Zhoř u Mladé Vožice is characterized by a distinctly undulating to varied forest-agricultural landscape. The administrative area includes forests, bodies of water and small groups of woodland. The landscape thus combines larger forest areas, open bodies of water and smaller vegetated structures within the same administrative area. The first written mention of Zhoř u Mladé Vožice dates from 1357. The history of the settlement therefore extends back to the 14th century.

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Settlement and History

The settlement character includes the settlement layout of Zhoř u Mladé Vožice, including the Vrtiškův rybník pond. In the municipal plan, this settlement layout is designated as an urban-planning value. The designated settlement layout therefore also includes the Vrtiškův rybník pond.

Memorials

Behind Zhoř u Mladé Vožice, on the road to Mladá Vožice, stands a memorial to the victims of the Second World War. It commemorates five men who were killed on 6 May 1945. For memorial sites with a specifically named date, it may be advisable to check information on accessibility or special commemorative times before visiting. The location behind Zhoř u Mladé Vožice and the date commemorated are among the specific details relevant to visiting this memorial.

Mills

The history of the mills leads to the Horní Mill. It was one of five mills belonging to the Mladá Vožice estate recorded during the 1654 visitation. The Horní Mill remained in operation until approximately 1952; today, its buildings are used for recreational purposes. Southeast of the center of Zhoř u Mladé Vožice lies the Horní, Vobořilův, Kříženecký, Špirytův Mill. The historic mill site is therefore associated with several traditional names. The chronology extends from the record made in 1654 to the approximate end of the Horní Mill’s operation in 1952.

Trails and Landscape Protection

The Stříbrná osmička educational trail passes through Zhoř u Mladé Vožice. The Blaník Protected Landscape Area extends northeast of Zhoř u Mladé Vožice. For educational trails, current information on trail conditions and possible closures is part of the usual preparation. In the case of protected landscape areas, the applicable visitor information should also be checked in advance. The educational trail passes through the settlement, while the Blaník Protected Landscape Area lies northeast of Zhoř u Mladé Vožice.

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More Destinations

Other destinations at this level are: Pohnánec, Krtenovice, Sezimovo Ústí, Opařany, Pohnání, Březnice, Psárov and Vresná.

Leisure and Holiday House

A sports field is available in Zhoř u Mladé Vožice for recreational use. The settlement also has a children’s playground with play equipment and outdoor fitness equipment, freely accessible to local residents of all ages. The sports field is designated for recreational use, while the children’s playground combines play equipment with outdoor fitness equipment. For sports fields and playgrounds, it is advisable to check current opening hours or information before travelling. Jonášův mlýn is a spacious holiday house at the address Zhoř u Mladé Vožice 18.

To the higher-level travel overview: Tábor District.

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