Telč Château and Square
Telč, Czechia
A Renaissance château at the end of a long market square lined with arcaded, pastel-gabled houses, a UNESCO site. Park outside the old gates by the fish ponds; the square is best early morning or at dusk.
The château and market square of Telč in the Vysočina region of Moravia form a UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed in 1992). The town was probably founded as a planned settlement in the mid-14th century. After a fire in the late 14th century it was rebuilt in stone and surrounded by walls. Artificial fishponds strengthened its defences; two of these bodies of water survive today.
The castle was rebuilt in the Gothic style in the late 15th century. In the 16th century Italian masters brought in by Zachariáš of Hradec gave it its present Renaissance look. The triangular market square is lined with Renaissance and Baroque houses with continuous arcades, and you will find cafés and restaurants under the arches. The town is also called the 'Moravian Venice'. An interactive exhibition on the town's history is housed in the Holy Ghost Tower.
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- Telč, Czechia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.1855, 15.4515
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Penzion & camp JavořiceCampsite5 km from Telč Château and SquareTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
- Camp VelkopařezitýCampsite7 km from Telč Château and SquareTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Chadimův mlýnCampsite13 km from Telč Château and Square · 10 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- PanistávkaCampsite19 km from Telč Château and SquareTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
- Letni DenCampsite20 km from Telč Château and Square · 79 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- CyklocampCampsite24 km from Telč Château and SquareTentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterWi-Fi
All campsites in Czechia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Telč Château and Square?
Telč Château and Square is in Telč, Czechia, at GPS 49.1855, 15.4515. It is about 12 km from Dačice.
Can you camp near Telč Château and Square?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is U Roštěnky, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Telč Château and Square?
Telč Château and Square is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Vysočina: Telč, Třebíč and the star church of Zelená Hora.
What is there to see near Telč Château and Square?
Places worth a stop nearby: St Procopius Basilica and Jewish Quarter (31 km), Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk (56 km), Altenburg Abbey (61 km) and Rosenburg Castle (64 km).
When is the best time to visit Telč Château and Square?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)