Sázavou

Sázavou is the instrumental form of the Czech geographical name Sázava. It is used in descriptive phrases and in toponyms connected with the Sázava River, rather than as the name of a distinct settlement. In practice, Sázavou appears in references to places and features along the river in the Czech Republic.

The Sázava River is a major watercourse in central Bohemia. It rises in the Czech highlands and flows generally southeastward before joining the Vltava River. The river passes through or near several towns and municipalities that carry the river’s name in their own names, such as Světlá nad Sázavou, Žďár nad Sázavou, and Zruč nad Sázavou, reflecting the historical and geographic relationship between the communities and the river.

Historically, the Sázava valley supported mills, agriculture, and small-scale trade, with settlements developing along its banks from medieval times. In modern times, the river continues to be important for recreation, regional tourism, and ecological conservation. Protected landscapes and scenic river valleys along the Sázava attract hikers, boaters, and visitors interested in regional cultural heritage and natural beauty.

In toponymy and cartography, Sázavou appears in phrases that denote proximity to or association with the river, reinforcing the river’s central role in the naming and identity of surrounding areas.