This is the visit to Telc and its large square of Renaissance buildings

phone It is one of the wonders that you can discover on a trip through the region of Bohemia, In the Czech Republic.

It is a small town declared Heritage awarded by the Unesco which has its great center of interest in its main square, called Zacharias of Hradec.

Triangular in shape and with enormous dimensions, this main square of great beauty has its origins in the 13th century, and throughout history it suffered two major fires.

What to see in Telc

The first fire took place in 1530, after which the entire square was destroyed.

The last fire was at the end of the 19th century, which led to the reconstruction of all the facades of the houses in the square.

Therefore, the beautiful and colorful facades that you can now see during your visit are actually relatively recent.

After these reconstructions, an architectural complex of unusual beauty remained thanks to the Renaissance style of great color of all the houses, which makes the Plaza Mayor of Telc in one of the most beautiful that you can see in the Czech Republic.

When you visit you can walk through the arcaded galleries with cafes and shops that run under all the houses, which give a great atmosphere.

In the Plaza Mayor from Telc Some monuments stand out, such as the Column of the Virgin, from 1716, and the Jesuit and St. James churches.

Next to the latter is the Castle, a castle-like residence in the Moravian Renaissance style, which can be visited.

Around the central garden of this castle there are various corridors and rooms with striking sgraffito and coffered ceilings.

Our visit to Telc coincided with the celebration of a typical medieval market, with craft stalls and theatrical performances.

Telc Photos

Here you have more photos of the Plaza Mayor of Telc.

How to get to Telc

Telc is located southeast of Prague, near the highway connecting the capital with Brno.

From Prague you will have to travel about 160 kilometers, which is almost two hours, and from Brno It is 123 kilometers, with an hour and a half.

You should keep in mind that you can also get to Telc from Vienna in just over two hours.