Looking at these cards, sent by "lovelysunflower" and Emerich, is easy to understand why I want to visit Telč.
Telč is one of the most beautiful towns in the Czech
Republic, and the facades of the houses that surround its main square must be
some of the most photographed buildings in Moravia. The historic centre of Telč
was added to the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage in 1992, thanks mainly
to the chateau and beautifully preserved town square.
The appearance of the Telč town square is a result of a catastrophic fire in
1530 that destroyed much of the town. When Lord Zachariáš of Hradec chose Telč
as his seat shortly afterwards, he set about turning the stone castle into a
stylish residential chateau, and rebuilt most of the devastated centre to a
uniform plan.
Foto: Ivan Rillich
The main square is completely encircled by arcade-fronted townhouses all of
similar size and proportion, but with fascinating and intricate surface
decorations unique to each building. Though it's a colourful, busy place ringed
with outdoor cafes and restaurants, the Telč square has essentially kept the
same appearance for centuries and is one of the best examples of Renaissance
architecture north of the Alps. - in: http://www.myczechrepublic.com/telc/
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