The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Březnice consists of six municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2] The name of the town is probably derived from Březná, which was the former name of the stream that flowed through the birch forest (from the Czech word bříza, i.e.

The highest point is the hill Vinice at 538 m (1,765 ft) above sea level.

In 1621, Březnice was acquired by Přibík Jeníšek of Újezd, who together with his wife started the construction development, founded a Jesuit college and had a new church built.

[8] The Church of Saints Francis Xavier and Ignatius of Loyola is a landmark of historical town centre.

[9] The Jewish ghetto is a unique urban complex with preserved Neoclassical houses.

Březnice served as an important cultural and social centre for Jewish population in a wide area.