Telc Things to Do

It wasn't hard to find the Chateau as it was located in one part of the Old Town Square.

It was built in the 14th century by Baron's from Hradec. Just an "L" shape building at the start, it was later rebuilt in Renaissance style.

I didn't go inside, but instead enjoyed the outside view, noticing the frescoes high on the wall's.

If you do go inside, this is what you can expect to see...............

"Renaissance halls with wooden panel ceilings.
Theatre Hall the ceiling is formed by the panels containing painted masquers.
The ceiling of the Knight Hall (1570) you will see the acts of Hercules
The Blue Hall, finished in 1561, contains the allegory of four elements personified by the Roman gods.
The ceiling of the famous Golden Hall consists of 30 octagonal panels with impressive figurative wooden carvings (1561)."

It does sound quite nice, and you can read more about the inside on the web-page

OPEN...........
April - October..... 9AM -12 & 1-4pm
May - September . .9am -12 & 1 -5pm ...Remember, it is always closed for lunch!

TOURS....A = 1HOUR B = 45MINS The last tour begins 1hour before closing time.

ADMISSION ....... A tour B tour
Adults 80 CZK 70 CZK
Children, students 40 CZK 35 CZK
Foreign languages 160CZK 140 CZK

I found more than one religious fountain in Telc old town square.
This fountain was orginally wood, but in 1611 was replaced by stone. In the centre stands St. Margaret, who happens to be the patron Saint of Telc.
In a nice setting with more of those beautiful buildings surrounding it!

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My photo is of the Lower Gate.

We parked our Car outside in the central parking area, and then followed the pathway over Stepnicky pond and through the Lower gate and into the Old Town Historic area.
The 1579 Gate was part of the Town defence system and used to have a drawbridge and Bastion, and even at an earlier date, there was a Mill. It is connected to the Chateau.

The Marian Column is also known as the Plague column as it was built in memory of victim's of the Plague.
The Column was built in 1720 and was financed by a rich Burgher woman by the name of Zuzana Hodova.
It was a lovely column and one that was interesting to look at. Many Saint's surround the column, on the top of globe, is the Virgin Mary, and in the cave is St. Rosalie and Maria Magdalena.

The City Hall, built in 1574, has Gothic Arche's and would have to be one of the larger building's in Telc. It actually occupies two original medieval plots. I thought it to be one of the plainer buildings with only dome on top adding some interest.
It is also home to the Tourist Information Centre, easy to find!

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What else is different in Telc old town square?
All the Arcades along the front of the buildings, how nice was this! Cool and shady, and good protection from the sun and rain. These date back to the 15th century too!
We had lunch at a Cafe in the old town square, and ate our meal at an outdoor table under the Arche's. On a warmish day, we appreciated the shade.

On another note, we couldn't find a Toilet, so asked the waitress where one was located. She gave us a key for the Toilet the shop assistant's use. There was a small charge.

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For me, House no 61, was the nicest of all the House's in the Town Square.

I don't know how old it is, but in 1532, it was bought by a Baker who later became the town MAYOR.
He had the house rebuilt in 1555, and Sgraffito done showing the leaders of the Old Testament fights. The sgraffito decorations were apparently made by the same artist who worked in the chateau. Really beautiful and well worth a closer look!

If you come to Telc, then you MUST VISIT THE OLD TOWN SQUARE.

Telc is classified as the best preserved of all the Bohemian and Moravian Renaissance towns.
In 1992, the Old Town Centre of Telc was declared a UNESCO WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE.

It is one of the most beautiful "old" Square's that you can see. It is lined with well looked after painted buildings which have wonderful Facades and Arcades.
The houses were originally Gothic style, but later on were re-constructed to Renaissance style.