Nová Ves

Nová Ves reveals its distinctive character where village structure, landscape and history are closely intertwined. If you are looking for accommodation, this allows you to make a targeted choice between a stay focused on local history, cycling, observing the landscape or an activity for children and adults.

Village square and monuments as visible local history

The defining feature of Nová Ves is the typical circular village square that the village has preserved. There are two ponds in its center. The monument to the victims of the First and Second World Wars stands between these ponds. The village layout, bodies of water and memorial site therefore form a clearly recognizable focal point within Nová Ves.

Another historical landmark is located in the Větrovice forest in Nová Ves: the monument to Jan Svoboda stands there. It commemorates a member of the state police who was killed by German saboteurs on May 11, 1945.

Flooded limestone quarry north of the village

About 500 meters north of Nová Ves lies a flooded limestone quarry. The quarry is also a site where crystalline limestone has been found. Thus, in addition to its distinctive village square, the surrounding area also has a clearly geological aspect. Those who want to consider not only culture but also striking landscape features when choosing where to stay will find a specific natural and geological connection in Nová Ves.

Cycle Route 162 and horseback riding opportunities

Marked Cycle Route 162 is important for navigating by bicycle. It runs through Nová Ves along the route between Třebíč and Jihlava.

Another option for an active outing is offered by the Ranč Vápenka facility. It provides horseback rides and riding opportunities for children and adults. This expands the range of options with a shared activity that takes different age groups into account. For families who would like to include horseback riding alongside sightseeing and cycling, this specific information is relevant when planning their trip.

From the first mention to the Žlíbek finds

The first documented mention of Nová Ves dates from 1224. It appears in a charter issued by King Přemysl Otakar I. Nová Ves initially belonged to the Benedictine monastery in Třebíč. For the broader historical context of the region, it is also recorded that in 1556 King Ferdinand I transferred the Třebíč estate to Vratislav z Pernštejna as hereditary property.

A surprising connection to prehistory emerged in 1904 during the construction of a road. At the Žlíbek site, remains of a mammoth skeleton were found while the foundations for bridge piers were being excavated. Part of these mammoth remains is kept at the Zapadomoravské muzeum v Třebíči. The mammoth remains found at Žlíbek in 1904 provide an additional historical connection to the surrounding area.

For further local research, you can also find Litohoř, Želetava, Rudíkov, Lhotice, Vladislav, Čikov, Breznik and Jinošov.

For the broader travel overview: Třebíč District.