Telč is a picturesque town in the Moravia region in the southern part of the Czech Republic. Originally the town was a small settlement around a Romanesque church, but during the rule of the lords of Hradec, which lasted from 1339 to 1604, a castle and ponds were built. A fire in 1530 destroyed large parts of the town, so most buildings in the town's center date from after that period and were constructed in Renaissance style. Telč's historic centre has been on the UNESCO world heritage list since 1992.
There are several interesting sights in Telč. The town's historic centre sits within its stone walls, between the pond of Štěpnický and Ulický. Its main square is lined with Renaissance and Baroque houses. The Renaissance Castle dominates the town,. It was built in the 17th century and includes the Vysočina Museum, as well as an English-style park. The towers of Saint James Church and the Baroque Holy Name of Jesus Church are also very prominent. Around the main square are numerous Renaissance style houses, including the smallest house in Telč, which is on the southeastern corner of the square. North from the square is a narrow road, which leads to the Small Gate, one of the entrance gates to the Old Town. Heading south you'll come to the Great Gate. One of the oldest buildings in Telč is the Romanesque Church of the Holy Spirit, which is also in that direction. It was founded in the beginning of the 13th century.
There are several hotels and restaurants in town. Telč is 130 km southeast of Praha (Prague).
Main Square ©Filip Urban
Telč ©Filip Urban
House on Telč's main square ©Sai Kalyan Achanta
Main Square ©Tomasz Anusiewicz