visitczechia.com 17facades of Renaissance, Baroque or Classicist styles. A large Jesuit palace was built in the 17th century with the Church of the Name of Jesus, and in the 18th century the town was decorated with many sculptures including a Marian column.A visit to the historic centre, which is inscribed in the World Heritage List, can be connected, for example, with the Historical Fair, which takes place in autumn. It commemorates the nobleman Zachariáš of Hradec and his contribution to the development and boom of Telč. telc.euzamek-telc.czTelč appeals to each visitor through its grandiose composition of castle, church buildings, and burgher houses. The unique historic centre developed throughout the centuries inside an unchanging layout defined by a fortification system formed by ponds, moats, walls, and gates. Its urban structure is reflected in its Gothic foundation. The outer appearance of the town‘s buildings was primarily determined during the Renaissance period under the rule of the town‘s most important personage, Zachariáš of Hradec. He rebuilt his family seat into a grand representational residence in the second half of the 16th century. The castle bears a complex yet complete layout with an arcaded courtyard, Renaissance garden, and a later landscaped park with Empire style greenhouse. The so-called Golden Hall with coffering and impressive figural wood carving belongs to the most valuable interiors of the castle of Telč. An elongated square is surrounded by burgher houses with gables and arcades, in many cases also with abundantly decorated TelčHistoric Centre of Telč (1992)Historic Centre of Prague (1992)PragueThe historical centre of Prague represents a unique urban complex that includes the historical Prague districts of the Old Town, Josefov, Nové Město, Malá Strana, Vyšehrad and Hradčany.Prague has had a privileged position among Czech cities since the Middle Ages. The capital has held a representative role in its history, while keeping an image of one of the most beautiful cities. Its artistic, social, cultural a part of the original Old Town fortifications. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Municipal House was built next to it; it is one of the most important Art Nouveau buildings in Prague. A set of landmarks of the former Jewish Town has also been preserved in the city, now called Josefov. The Old-New Synagogue is one of the oldest ones in Europe, its centre was built in the second half of the 13th century. The Prague Heritage Area inscribed in the List of World Heritage also includes the Průhonice Park and Chateau, situated in the Central Bohemian Region. It was founded in 1885 by Count Ernst Emanuel Silva-Tarouca. It is an original work of landscape garden architecture. The Průhonice Park has a high authenticity and it faithfully reflects an example of a unique preserved landscape park with an original combination of native and imported foreign trees.prague.eupruhonickypark.cz Burgher houses in TelčPrůhonice parkand political importance is demonstrated by its exceptional architectural wealth, among other things. A number of world-famous landmarks are concentrated there, such as the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge with Baroque sculptures and medieval towers, the National Theatre, Rudolfinum, cubist buildings and countless buildings in various styles constructed over the centuries. A number of architecturally important palaces with landscaped gardens are located there. The Waldstein Palace is one of the largest ones. The Baroque Vrtbovská Garden was founded by architect F. M. Kaňka. M. B. Braun created the sculptures. The Old Town Square in the centre of the city is dominated by the Old Town Hall. It is adorned with world-famous astronomical clock, made in the 15th century and still running today. The Gothic Powder Tower was TelčPrague
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