Matějov is a municipality and village in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

Geography

Matějov is located about 6 km southwest of Žďár nad Sázavou and 24 km northeast of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at 632 m above sea level. The Oslava River originates in the municipal territory. A notable body of water is the Matějovský Pond with an area of 60.4 ha. The 80.8 ha large Veselský Pond is located just beyond the municipal border.

History

The first written mention of Matějov is from 1366.

Demographics

Transport

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

Sights

Matějov is poor in monuments. The only protected cultural monuments are a stone cross from 1828 and a Baroque calvary. The main landmark of Matějov is the Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. It was built in 1907–1908.