Želiv: Hotels and Accommodation

Želiv is associated with a monastery designated as a National Cultural Monument. The monastery complex includes the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, which was extensively rebuilt by Jan Blažej Santini Aichel between 1714 and 1720.

Culture and History

In the reconstructed Old Prelature, visitors can see nine rooms containing paintings, furniture, books and liturgical objects. The ground floor also features an exhibition of archaeological discoveries from the monastery grounds and their immediate surroundings.

An exhibition in Trčkův Castle focuses on the history of the psychiatric treatment and care institution; it also includes a visit to a former “solitary cell”. Ten Czech Madonnas are depicted in the coffered hall of Trčkův Castle, including the Želiv Madonna with Child.

Visitor Centre and Guided Tour

The visitor centre at Želiv Monastery provides information about the entire monastery resort and its surroundings. Visitors to Želiv Monastery can complement their stay with a guided tour of the monastery. The monastery tour is fully accessible.

Water and Cycling Routes

The artificial Trnávka slalom course is located near the municipality of Želiv. It is intended for experienced paddlers and is opened twice a year for free training sessions for professionals and amateurs. A large part of the Trnávka reservoir is used as a natural swimming area.

Two cycling routes also explicitly include Želiv: the pilgrimage cycling route “Poutní cyklotrasa z Prahy na Vysočinu” continues via Želiv Monastery to Křemešník. The cycling tour “Okolí vodních nádrží Želiv a Sedlice” leads to Želiv and the Sedlice Dam.

Landscape and Landmarks

The nearby Paní skála offers views of the Vřesník Reservoir and the municipality of Želiv. Paní skála is a rock-climbing wall and is particularly well known among climbers. The Žižkův dub memorial oak stands at Panský rybník.

Other Places

Mysletín, Bystrá, Počátky, Jankov U Pelhřimova, Starý Smrdov, Onšov, Křeč and Dubovice

To the main travel overview: Pelhřimov District.