Třešť (; ) is a town in Jihlava District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,800 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.

Administrative division

Třešť consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):

  • Třešť (5,058)
  • Buková (91)
  • Čenkov (129)
  • Salavice (173)

Geography

Třešť is located about southwest of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is the Špičák hill at above sea level. The summit of Špičák with its surroundings is protected as the Velký Špičák National Nature Reserve with an area of . The stream Třešťský potok flows through the town. The municipal territory is rich in fishponds.

History

thumb|Church of Saint Martin

The first written mention is from 1349, when the Church of Saint Martin was documented. Třešť was originally a small parish village on the crossroads of two trade routes. Since its establishment, the Jewish community has been in Třešť.

Třešť was known for crafts and in the 19th century for its industry. The production of furniture and matches was established and textile and engineering industry flourished. The industrial boom was the work of Jewish entrepreneurs. The Jewish community declined in the first half of the 20th century, and disappeared as a result of the Holocaust.

Economy

Since 1931, the textile company Vývoj has been operating in the town. Uniforms for the papal Swiss Guard are made by this company.

Transport

Třešť lies on the railway line Havlíčkův Brod–Slavonice. The town is served by two train stations, Třešť and Třešť-město.

Sights

thumb|Former synagogue

The Church of Saint Martin was founded in the 13th century and is the oldest monument in the town. Its current appearance is a result of Baroque reconstructions.

The Church of Saint Catherine of Siena was founded in the 16th century as a Lutheran church. After it was damaged by fire, it was renewed in 1842.

  • Obergünzburg, Germany

Třešť also has friendly relations with Raabs an der Thaya in Austria.