Oslavice is a municipality and village in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants.

Geography

Oslavice is located about 24 km south of Žďár nad Sázavou and 29 km east of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at 524 m above sea level. The Oslavička Stream flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Oslavice is from 1320. Oslavice was a sovereign municipality until 1 June 1980, when it was incorporated into Velké Meziříčí. Since 1 January 1992, it has been a separate municipality again.

Demographics

Transport

Oslavice is located on the Křižanov–Studenec railway line of local importance.

Sights

There are two chapels, the Chapel of Saint George and the modern Chapel of Divine Mercy. The Chapel of Saint George dates from 1867.