Have you seen any of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic? There are currently 14, and many of them are very beautiful and interesting. We have visited seven of the Czech World Heritage Sites so far, but we hope to see a few more. Which ones have you visited? Which ones are you curious about?
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Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic
At the time of writing this post, there are a total of 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic, although the number may increase over time if more World Heritage Sites are designated. World Heritage sites are those cultural and natural environments in the world that are considered to be by far the most outstanding and of great importance to all mankind.
All Czech World Heritage Sites are cultural heritage (see more at Unesco list), and if you look around among them you can really find some gems. Here is the full list of Czech World Heritage Sites. We have visited numbers 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11. Have you visited any of them?
1. Český Krumlov Historical Centre
Český Krumlov Castle dates from the 13th century and includes Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. The castle is located right next to the Vltava River and around it a small medieval town has grown up, which today feels almost like a fairytale town. There is a lot of well-preserved medieval heritage here, as the area has had a peaceful history for more than 500 years. Plus, you can get around the river in a rubber boat!



2. Prague's historic centre
Prague is a fantastic historical city, largely built between the 12th and 18th centuries. The city has had great cultural and architectural influence since the Middle Ages. There are many impressive monuments and buildings, such as Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, St Vitus Cathedral and many other churches and palaces. If you haven't seen Prague yet, it's a place you don't want to miss!



3. Telč historical centre
The houses in Telc were originally built of wood. After a fire at the end of the 14th century, the city was rebuilt, this time in stone. The city was protected by walls and many artificial ponds were also built. The city's Gothic castle was reconstructed in the High Gothic style at the end of the 15th century. We had planned to visit this city last summer, now we will see when we get the opportunity!

4. Church of St John Nepomuk in Zelená Hora
The Church of John Nepomuk is a pilgrimage church built in honour of the priest John Nepomuk. The church, which dates from the early 18th century, is built in the shape of a star by architect Jan Blazej Santini, who is known for his original style. We haven't seen the church in person, but we did check out a miniature of it in the Park Boheminiumand the photo shows this miniature.

5. Kutná Hora: Historical centre and the churches of St Barbara and the Church of Our Lady of Sedlec.
Kutná Hora developed because there were silver mines here, and in the 14th century this became a royal town adorned with beautiful monuments. The Church of St Barbara is a beautiful building from the Gothic period and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Sedlec was rebuilt in the Baroque style in the 18th century. These masterpieces together with other buildings make Kutná Hora a special historical place. In addition, the Sedlec Skeleton Church is located here, filled with the bones of 40,000 people.



6. Cultural landscape in Lednice-Valtice
Between the 17th and 20th centuries, the wealthy Dukes of Liechtenstein transformed their domains in the southern Moravia to a fabulous neighbourhood. Here Baroque architecture was mixed with classical and neo-Gothic styles. The area includes Lednice and Valtice castles and countryside modelled on English Romantic principles. The area is one of the largest artificial landscapes in Europe.



7. gardens and castles in Kroměříž
Kroměříž is located on the Morava River, at the foot of the Chriby mountain range that dominates the central part of Moravia. The gardens and castle of Kroměříž are an extraordinarily complete and well-preserved example of a European Baroque princely residence and its gardens. No wonder this is a Unesco World Heritage Site in the Czech Republic! We were here in September last year and found it absolutely beautiful.



8. The historical village of Holašovice
The village of Holašovice is an exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a traditional Central European village. It has a large number of outstanding 18th and 19th century vernacular buildings in a style known as "South Bohemian vernacular baroque" which has its roots in the Middle Ages.

9. Litomyšl Castle
Litomyšl Castle was built during the Renaissance, in a style developed in Italy and popular in the 16th century. The building was then further decorated in the Baroque style in the 18th century.

10. the Trinity Column in Olomouc
The Trinity Column in Olomouc was built in the early 18th century and is the most prominent example of this type of monument typical of Central Europe. The column is 35 metres high and is richly decorated with religious sculptures made by the Moravian artist Ondrej Zahner.

11. Villa Tugendhat in Brno
Villa Tugendhat, located in Brno, was designed by architect Mies van der Rohe. The building is an outstanding example of the style developed in Europe in the 1920s. Among other things, it used completely new aesthetic concepts. For us, perhaps the most interesting part was the story of Greta and Fritz Tugendhat, who were forced to flee during the Second World War.



12. Jewish Quarter and Church of St Procopius in Třebíč
The Jewish quarter, the old Jewish cemetery and the Church of St Procopius in Třebíč are reminders of the coexistence of Jewish and Christian cultures from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The church, which was built as part of a Benedictine monastery in the early 13th century, is an interesting example of Western European architectural influence in this region.

13. the Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří mining region
The Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří is a mining region located between Saxony in south-eastern Germany and the north-western Czech Republic. The region has been used for mining since the Middle Ages and was the main source of silver ore in Europe between 1460 and 1560. It has also mined tin and produced uranium, and many new and pioneering mining systems were developed in the area.

14. Landscape for breeding and training of ceremonial driving horses in Kladruby nad Labem.
This landscape, on the river Elbe, was excellent for breeding and training kladrub horses. This breed of horse was used as a draft horse in the ceremonies of the Habsburg imperial court. The stud farm was founded in 1579 and is one of the oldest still operating stud farms in the world.

Which Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic have you seen?
Which Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic have you seen? Which ones are you curious about?

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Lena - good for the soul says:
Okay, I have seen a Czech cultural heritage then. 😉 The historical centre of Prague was nice and special. Would like to see more.
Hug Lena
27 February 2021 - 18:27
Helena says:
Prague is nice! And the Czech Republic has more to offer ðŸ™'
01 March 2021 - 7:31