Telč walking tour & city guide
A Renaissance square of pastel houses.
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Telč, in southern Moravia, has one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, lined with pastel Renaissance and baroque houses with arcades. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The square
The long triangular square is surrounded by houses with colorful gables, each one different. Arcades shelter cafés and shops.
Chateau and ponds
The Renaissance chateau has richly decorated halls and gardens. The town is surrounded by ponds that reflect its towers.
A day in Telč
Telč is a small Renaissance town in southern Moravia whose long main square is lined with colorful, gabled houses with arcades, each one different. The whole square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it looks like a painting.
At one end, the chateau has richly decorated halls and gardens. Paths lead around the ponds that surround the town, offering views back to the towers and roofs.
Good to know
Telč is quiet and peaceful, perfect for a relaxed stop between Prague and Vienna or Brno.
Visit in the early morning or evening, when the light on the facades is best.
Why it is so special
According to legend, after a great fire in the 16th century, the lord of Telč had the town rebuilt in the Italian Renaissance style he admired on his travels, which is why the square looks so harmonious. Each house has its own facade, some with sgraffito decoration, some with stepped or curved gables, painted in pastel yellow, pink, green and blue.
Telč sits on a narrow strip of land between ponds, and paths around the water make for an easy hour-long walk with constantly changing views of the town. The Holy Spirit Church tower can be climbed for a view of the square from above. In August, the town hosts a popular music festival in its courtyards and churches.
Top sights in Telč
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Zachariáš of Hradec Square
A square of pastel houses.
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Telč Chateau
A Renaissance chateau.
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Ponds
Water around the old town.
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St James Church tower
Views over the square.
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Arcades
Covered walkways.
Food markets & where to eat in Telč
Main square cafés
Under the arcades.
Pondside restaurants
Fish and views.
Local bakeries
Koláče and pastries.
Food to try in Telč
Carp
From local ponds.
Koláče
Sweet filled pastries.
Czech beer
From regional breweries.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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