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Vysočina · the Czech Republic
Three heritage cores between Telč square, the Jewish quarter of Třebíč and Zelená hora.
In the photo: Pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk on Zelená hora
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Vysočina covers highlands between Bohemia and Moravia. The trip can be organized around Telč, Třebíč and Žďár nad Sázavou, three towns with World Heritage ensembles. They offer different experiences and work better as stages of a route than as a rush to see monuments all in one day.
Telč brings together arcaded houses, lakes and a Renaissance castle. Třebíč lets you explore the Jewish quarter, the cemetery and the Basilica of St. Procopius. In Žďár nad Sázavou, the pilgrimage church of Zelená hora shifts the visit’s scale to a geometric ensemble on a hill.
Regional travel requires attention to train and bus connections. A car makes linking the three towns easier, but is not necessary to visit their historic cores.
This destination brings together 3 cities: Telč, Třebíč, Žďár nad Sázavou.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
Outlines: ČÚZK, via geoBoundaries (CC BY 4.0). Adapted by Cidade Turismo.
✈ Letiště Václava Havla Praha (PRG), in Praha · 180 km to Telč
Telč is accessible via regional connections from Jihlava and from other towns in Bohemia. Třebíč and Žďár nad Sázavou are linked to the rail network; compare the connections between stages.
Suggested arrival point: Telč
Telč has a historic centre of houses with arcades and gables around Zachariáš of Hradec Square. The Renaissance castle occupies one edge of the core. The surrounding lakes help to reveal the town’s layout on short walks, with time to study the façades.
Třebíč brings together, on the banks of the Jihlava, the Jewish quarter and the Basilica of Saint Procopius. The cemetery sits above the narrow streets of the quarter, on an uphill route. The two ensembles help to understand distinct histories within the same city of Vysočina.
Žďár nad Sázavou is the base for the pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk at Zelená hora. Santini’s building is organized around geometric forms and stands on a hill. The visit requires time for the exterior precinct and for entering the church, which are separate from the urban route.
The local experience
Zachariáš of Hradec Square forms the centre of Telč. Houses with arcades and differing gables line an elongated space, where the façades’ design invites a walk from end to end. The historic ensemble also includes the town’s relationship with the surrounding lakes.
The pilgrimage church of St. John of Nepomuk occupies the Zelená hora hill in Žďár nad Sázavou. Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel’s design uses geometric forms to create a church and surrounding precinct. Its elevated position allows the exterior design to be perceived before entering.
Třebíč’s Jewish quarter stretches between the Jihlava river and the hillside, with narrow streets and passages between houses. The heritage ensemble includes the cemetery in a higher position. It is an urban walk that requires observing the layout and the relationships between spaces, as well as the façades.
The Basilica of Saint Procopius is located in the former monastic complex of Třebíč, above the bank of the Jihlava. Its architecture combines Romanesque and Gothic forms. The building is part of the World Heritage along with the Jewish quarter and the cemetery, although the visit has a different history and organisation.
The Telč castle closes one end of the historic core. The residence includes courtyards, halls and garden areas, directly connected to the square of arcaded houses. The walk lets you move from urban architecture into the rooms of a manor house.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
May, June and September usually suit visits and walks. Winter, from December to February, is typically cold with short days; from November to March, confirm availability of indoor circuits.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Three to four days: one for Telč, one for Třebíč and another for Žďár, allowing time for transfers.
In Telč, stay by the square or within walking distance of it. In Třebíč, the centre near the Jihlava makes the Jewish quarter easy to reach. In Žďár, choose between proximity to transport and access to the Zelená hora area.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
That is not a good distribution for seeing the interiors. Allow at least three days for the centres and the transfers.
It makes connections between the three bases easier. Without a car, check regional timetables before deciding where to stay.
Telč centers on the square, arcades and castle; Třebíč has a Jewish quarter with narrow streets and a medieval basilica.
The church sits on a hill, outside the central core. Add the urban transfer and the walk to your visit time.
