Vlčatín

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Vlčatín is a municipality and village in Třebíč District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.

Geography

Vlčatín is located about 11 km north of Třebíč and 28 km east of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is the hill Na Hlavinách at 606 m above sea level. The Oslavička Stream flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Vlčatín is from 1296, when it was part of the Okarec estate. A stronghold located on the Hradisko hill above the village was destroyed by the army of Jan Žižka.

Demographics

Transport

Vlčatín is located on the local railway line StudenecKřižanov.

Sights

The main landmark of Vlčatín is the Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was built in 1910.

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