Telč, Czechia: travel guide
Renaissance square of pastel gabled houses in the Moravian highlands
A perfectly preserved Renaissance town that feels frozen in the 16th century, Telč is the smallest UNESCO World Heritage town in the Czech Republic and one of Europe's most photogenic.
About Telč
Telč is a small town on the border of Bohemia and Moravia, where the long central square is lined with arcaded, gabled townhouses in soft pastel colours. It has the look of a place that stopped changing in the sixteenth century, and its historic centre is UNESCO-listed.
The square, Náměstí Zachariáše z Hradce, is the whole attraction in the best way: a place to walk the arcades, sit with a coffee and look up at the gables. At one end, the castle has Renaissance interiors and gardens, and the town's ponds and churches add to a walk around the edges.
Telč suits a quiet overnight stop between Prague, Brno and Vienna. Late spring to early autumn is the best time to visit.
- Country
- Czechia
- Currency
- CZK
- Time zone
- Europe/Prague
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Top places to visit in Telč
Telč Main Square & Arcaded Houses (UNESCO)
UNESCO historic square · 4.9 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
One of the most perfectly preserved Renaissance town squares in the world — Náměstí Zachariáše z Hradce in Telč is an elongated rectangular square entirely lined with an unbroken arcade of Renaissance and Baroque townhouses in every shade…
Telč Castle
Renaissance castle · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Attached to the main square at its narrower end, Telč Castle is an Italian Renaissance jewel transformed from a Gothic fortress by nobleman Zachariáš of Hradce, employing Italian architects from Genoa. Exceptional interiors: the Golden…
Telc Ulicky Pond
reflection-pond · 4.5 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Picturesque pond along the western edge of the historic core, offering the classic reflective views of Telč's pastel facades and red-tile rooftops.
Telc Holy Name Jesus Church
baroque-church · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Baroque Jesuit church adjacent to the main square, part of the UNESCO-listed historic ensemble of Telč with elegant white-and-cream facades.
Telc Castle Gardens
renaissance-gardens · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
Renaissance gardens behind Telč Castle with formal parterres, fountains, and views over the surrounding fishponds that frame the historic core.
Telc St James Church
gothic-church · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Gothic church with a tall slim tower offering bird's-eye views over the famous main square, the surrounding lakes, and the historic pastel houses.
Telc Old Jewish Cemetery
jewish-cemetery · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Small historic Jewish cemetery on the town's edge with weathered tombstones dating back centuries, a quiet remnant of the pre-war Telč Jewish community.
Things to do
- Telč: UNESCO Square & Renaissance Chateau Tour Cultural · 2.5 h · from CZK 380 per person
Where to stay in Telč
Hotels
- Hotel Telč 3-star · CZK 2,000 to CZK 5,000 per night
Where to eat
- Restaurace Šenk pod Věží Czech, Moravian · about CZK 300 per person
Getting to Telč
Nearest airport: Brno (BRQ), about 90 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.
Getting around
- Walking