Destination guide

Telč

Czechia

Telč (German: Teltsch) is a town of around 5,100 inhabitants (2020) in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands of the Czech Republic. It is the best preserved of all the Bohemian and Moravian Renaissance towns and the historical heart of the town was registered in 1992 on the UNESCO's List of World Cultural Heritage sites.

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Prioritize the town's multiple vantage points by climbing both the Tower of the Holy Spirit and the Tower of Holy Jacob; they offer distinct perspectives of the UNESCO-listed square that you cannot replicate from the ground.
Plan to visit the Tower of the Holy Spirit and the Tower of Holy Jacob during the summer months, as these specific lookouts operate on a seasonal schedule.
Do not rush through the chateau; take time to appreciate the interior, specifically the Renaissance-era wood-carved ceilings that stand as a hallmark of the site's historic transformation from a Gothic castle.
Use the main square as your base for refreshments, but head to the old moat area outside the historic center if you want to experience the town's surrounding water fortifications and scenic landscape without the crowds.
Make U Zachariáše your stop for ice cream while relaxing in their garden on the main square, a local favorite for taking in the view of the Renaissance facades.

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Best time to go

Best window: May–October

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Getting around

Telč is small. You can manage it all by foot. Most of the interesting parts of Telč are on the irregularly shaped square in the centre of town. There are some scenic views on the old moat outside the center.

Transport notes from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What to see

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Telč Chateau

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Also recommended by Lonely Planet and 1 other

A Gothic castle rebuilt in Renaissance style by Zacharias of Hradec using imported Italian artists, with restored 1550s state rooms open on guided tours.

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