Often called the Moravian Venice, Telcz is a Renaissance town surrounded by picturesque ponds. Its beautiful Old Town has been inscribed on the UNESCO list since 1992.
Telcz was founded in the 13th century, but according to sources, the settlement should be sought in the time of Otto II, i.e. more than 200 years earlier. The oldest preserved monument of the city to this day is the Romanesque tower of the Holy Spirit Church.
In the fifteenth century, the city was destroyed by a great fire, from which only a few buildings survived. However, it was the reconstruction after this disaster that led to the creation of buildings, which is admired to this day. Telcz was rebuilt in the Renaissance spirit, as an ideal city, a fortress surrounded by artificial ponds. The initiator of this undertaking was the then owner of the city, Zahararia of Hradec. It is currently one of the best examples of compact Renaissance buildings throughout the Czech Republic.
The center of the city is Zahararia Square from Hradec. Tenements with colorful facades stand around him, with high attics, behind which are lowered roofs. You can also see the town hall from the same period and several interesting churches.
Nearby is the Telč Castle rebuilt from a Gothic stronghold in the style of the Italian Renaissance fashionable in the 16th century. The decoration of the building is the famous Golden Hall with a ceiling lined with coffers. Around the building is a small but picturesque Italian-style park with numerous walking paths.
