UNESCO monuments Telč Žďár nad Sázavou Třebíč Zoological

UNESCO monuments Telč Žďár nad Sázavou Třebíč Zoological

UNESCO monuments
Vysočina is a highlands region with the highest concentration of monuments
listed in the UNESCO cultural and natural heritage list in the Czech Republic.
The monuments are located in an imaginary triangle and are about 40km
apart, thereby offering a great program for e.g. a weekend spent at Vysočina.
❖ Telč
The historical town centre, enclosed by ponds and gates, has maintained its characteristic look since the times of Zachariáš z Hradce. It has
been put on the UNESCO cultural and natural heritage list in 1992. The vast
Renaissance chateau complex is the work of architect B. Maggi of Arogno
and belongs among the best preserved in the Czech Republic. The historical centre is unique for its integrity; it consists of an intact complex of invaluable houses built in Renaissance and Baroque style.
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Other places to visit: Castle Roštejn Premonstratensian monastery in
Nová Říše Javořice – the highest mountain of Vysočina
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Significant events: JUNE: Arts & Film – European art film festival JULY/
AUGUST: Summer holiday in Telč – traditional summer music festival
Balloons over Telč – hot-air balloon flights Historical festivities of Zachariáš z Hradce and Kateřina z Valdštejna – traditional event with folk-historical theme SEPTEMBER: Fire fighter’s day – Republic-wide contest of
voluntary firemen in fire fighting and contest of young firemen DECEMBER: Silvester /New Year’s Eve climb to Javořice
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❖ Žďár nad Sázavou
The wonderful natural scenery of the protected nature reserve Žďárské
vrchy is the setting of the town of Žďár nad Sázavou. Hidden within is a jewel
in the form of the Pilgrimage church of St. John Nepomuk on the Green
Mountain, adorning the hill over the former Cistercian monastery, today’s
chateau. For its uniqueness the church was listed on the UNESCO cultural
and natural heritage list in 1994. It was built according to the designs of the
significant Prague architect of the peak Baroque period, Jan Blažej Santini
Aichel. Its layout forms a five-pointed star. This is supposed to be based on a
legend, which says that a crown made up of five stars appeared on the spot
where John Nepomuk drowned. The magic symbolism of the number five
appears repeatedly in other elements of the building as well.
Photographs by: L. Pavlíček, Vysočina region, Municipal Office Telč, Municipal Office
Třebíč, Z. Málek, J. Horák, J. Hutař, V. Kunc, L. Dočkalová
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Other places to visit: Castle Žďár nad Sázavou Nature trail around the
Green Mountain Recreation area “Pilák” the statues of Michal Olšiak
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Significant events: MAY: Pilgrimage on the anniversary of St. John Nepomuk
JUNE: Brass band festival JULY/AUGUST: Festival under the Green Mountain – alternative culture project “Horácký džbánek” – folk music festival
SEPTEMBER: Rowanberry festivities – a festival of creative, musical and dramatic arts DECEMBER: LIVE BETHLEHEM
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❖ Třebíč
In the many centuries of its existence the town, also thanks to its fortuitous position between the royal towns of Brno, Jihlava and Znojmo, became
an important centre in the Vysočina highlands. Its dominants – the Basilica
of St. Procopius and the Jewish quarter – were listed on the UNESCO cultural
and natural heritage list in 2003.
The Basilica of St. Procopius
The Romanesque basilica is situated on the location of a former wooden monastery church. In the course of numerous wars it suffered major damages
and was used for secular purposes. After reconstruction it was consecrated to
St. Procopius and again serves religious purposes. Among its highlights is the
Gothic crypt with original, more than seven centuries old timbering on the
ceiling between the stone nervures of the vault.
The Jewish quarter
Třebíč used to be one of several important centres of Jewish culture in Moravia, as documented by the local, uniquely preserved quarter. It is made up of
123 preserved houses along with the buildings of former Jewish institutions
– the town hall, rabbinate, poorhouse, hospital and school. Besides Jerusalem
these are the only Jewish monuments that are thus protected separately.
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Other places to visit: Chateau Třebíč Observation tower on Pekelný kopec the native house of Jan Kubiš Chateau Náměšť nad Oslavou Vine
and cultural centre Sádek
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Significant events: MARCH: Třebíč puppeteers’ summer – show of
puppeteer troupes Theatre festival of Theatres feat. 2-3-4 actors JUNE:
Zámostí – multicultural festival JULY/AUGUST: Jewish town revived
Shamayim – festival of Jewish culture Feast of the Three Capes - historical
festivities commemorating the listing of Třebíč by UNESCO SEPTEMBER:
Bramborobraní – potato feast
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❖ State chateau Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou
This originally Renaissance chateau was built on the site of a former Gothic
water keep and later rebuilt into a vast Baroque chateau complex with a
parish church of St. Marguerite. It is surrounded by a geometric French-style garden, which transitions into a natural landscape park. The chateau
is often justly referred to as the Czech Versailles.
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Other places to visit: Information centre of the atomic plant Dukovany Dalešická dam – tour on the boat Horácko, water plant Dalešice the Dalešice
brewery – Brewery from the film Postřižiny (by J. Menzl), Museum of Austro-Hungarian beer brewing Museum of arts and crafts Moravské Budějovice
Babylon lookout tower
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Significant events: DECEMBER/JANUARY: Dalešice dam – New Year’s
Eve and New Year’s boat cruise on the boat Horácko JUNE: Postružiny
festivities (Dalešice brewery) – a festival full of music, fun and film AUGUST: The International Music Festival of Petr Dvorský Václav Hudeček
and guests (Moravské Budějovice) – international music festival
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❖ Lipnice nad Sázavou
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No visitor to this town near Havlíčkův Brod will ever be bored for a minute.
The main attraction is one of the greatest castles in Bohemia, proudly perched on a high rock as if watching over all of the surrounding areas and
offering spectacular views of the countryside. Lipnice is essentially linked
with Jaroslav Hašek, who lived here, wrote his works here and was buried
at the local cemetery. His house under the castle hosts an exhibition devo-
ted to his works and fate. The greater part of his most famous novel, “The
adventures of the good soldier Švejk”, was written in the pub Hostinec U
České koruny, which is now run by his grandson. Nature and hiking lovers
will surely enjoy walks around the flooded granite quarries, with a nature
art gallery in the form of three relievos carved in the rocks.
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Other places to visit: Chateau Světlá nad Sázavou Glassworks of Jakub
Tasice Rustic museum Michalův statek Museum of Dr. Aleš Hrdlička in
Humpolec Valley of the Doubrava river
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Significant events: JULY/AUGUST: Rock Lipnice – festival of rock and
pop music Hašek’s Lipnice – festival of satire and humour Sázavafest
(Světlá nad Sázavou) – multicultural festival • Battle of Notorburg (Ledeč
nad Sázavou) – historical, cultural and entertainment festival OCTOBER:
Autumn book fair Havlíčkův Brod
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❖ Zoological garden Jihlava
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VIn the “bars-free” zoo in Jihlava you can explore all five continents
within a single day and find yourself in the world of exotic animals, the
African village Mantongo, Asian park Hokkaido, South American Hacienda
Escondido, Australian farm of African savannah. Visitors may find all this in
the immediate vicinity of the town centre, in the picturesque valley of the
river Jihlávka. Besides learning you can take a rest in the stylish zoo refreshment facilities, have fun in the children’s corner or pet the animals
within the contact zoo. There is also a number of interesting events taking
place here, both educational and entertaining. Adrenalin seekers will surely rejoice in the new adrenalin centre PraLEZ.
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Other places to visit: Jihlava underground Deacon church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary in Polná Ruin of the castle Rokštejn Family
park Robinson (scheduled opening summer 2015)
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Significant events: MAY: Festival Mahler Jihlava – Music of the thousands (usually lasts until June/July) JULY: Jihlava miner’s parade (takes
place every 2 years: 2015, 2017) Dřevořezání Třešť – gathering of woodcutters from the Czech republic and abroad JULY/SEPTEMBER: Horácký aviation day SEPTEMBER: Mrkvancová fair in Polná OCTOBER:
International festival of documentary films
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❖ Pelhřimov – the town of records and curiosities
The picturesque town of Pelhřimov, termed the “Gateway of Vysočina”
thanks to its location, is currently famous for its collection of the “MOST”.
The largest, smallest, longest, heaviest, fastest, most persistent ... all kinds
of objects bearing these adjectives are on display in the Museum of records and curiosities, offering two interior expositions and one exterior
exhibition in the form of a walk. But that‘s not all that is unique in Pelhřimov, for example in the Museum of Vysočina in Pelhřimov you can see e.g.
an almost 1635 years old sponge-cake. All this is located around the charming square, a treat for any lover of architecture thanks to its diversity and
numerous architectural styles.
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Other places to visit: Pilgrimage hill Křemešník Chateau Žírovnice Kamenice nad Lipou – chateau, Fairytale land Fábula
Significant events: MAY: Feast of the Žírovnice Unicorn – traditional municipal historical festivities JUNE: International festival of records and
curiosities in Pelhřimov JULY: Hračkobraní – toy fair with entertainment
program in Kamenice nad Lipou AUGUST: Fire-fighter’s festival of brass
music and Rescue worker’s days in Pelhřimov
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❖ Protected nature reserve Žďárské vrchy
Are you looking for an oasis of peace in the midst of pure nature in the
very heart of our country? Than you should head for the protected nature
reserve Žďárské vrchy, where the harmonious character of its nature forms
picturesque valleys, forests, meadows, pastures, rocks, rivers and ponds.
There are 49 smaller-area protected reserves in the area: 4 national nature
reserves, 9 nature reserves, 36 natural monuments and 46 commemorative trees and alleys. Enticing both for nature lovers and outdoor sport
enthusiasts as well as lovers of cultural and historical monuments.
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Other places to visit: Rock formation Devět skal, Žákova hora mountain
Village cultural reserve Krátká and Křižánky Lookouts Karasín, Rosička,
Horní les Water bodies Velké Dářko, Pilská basin, Medlov, Sykovec Water basin Vír, Šikland (mill Šiklův mlýn, haunted castle Draxmoor, Photopark Krokodýl, Off–road range).
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Significant events: JANUARY: Dog-team races (Tři studně) JUNE: Nova
Civitas – festivities with rich cultural programme and fair (Nové Město na
Moravě) Krátecký jarmark fair (Village cultural reserve Krátká)
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❖ Vysočina in motion
One of the most pleasant ways of getting to know Vysočina is in motion
and in the fresh air, among the purest in the Czech Republic. The colourful
countryside full of rolling hills, romantic coves, forests and brooks invites active relaxation. Almost 3 000 thousand kilometres of trails for hikers and tourists
or Nordic walking will take you to places of natural or cultural interest. Vysočina has more than 2 500 thousand kilometres of cycling trails for both ambitious bikers – in the ruffled terrain of Žďárské and Jihlavské hills – and families
with children – routes through valleys and over gentle slopes with spectacular
views. Cyclists will find a real treat in Nové Město na Moravě in the form of the
newly opened single tracks spanning for more than 30km. In case there is
sufficient snow, the rolling hills and mild slopes of the Vysočina highlands make this area one of the best spots for cross-country skiing in the Czech Republic. There are hundreds of kept trails and a long-standing tradition of skiing
and ski manufacture here, especially in Nové Město na Moravě, where you can
also find the Vysočina Arena – the setting of many important international
races. You can enjoy the most beautiful perspective of the world, i.e. from horseback, on more than 850km of marked hippo-routes. An even greater “perspective” is offered from the rocks of Javořická vrchovina, Žďárské vrhy and
others in the environs, which are the favourite destination of mountain climbers. A true rarity can be seen in Vír – an ice wall, the largest of its kind in Europe. Boating and rafting lovers will be enthralled with the diversity of the river
Sázava and the as of yet not too well known upper stream of the river Jihlava.
For more detailed tips for hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing trips
see www.region-vysocina.cz.
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Other places to visit: Single tracks in Nové Město na Moravě Vysočina
Arena Cycling route and in-line track Přibyslav-Sázava Mountain climbing – Ice wall Vír, Drátenická skála rock Canoeing and rafting down the
Sázava river – Stvořidla, Sluneční zátoka
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Significant events: JANUARY/FEBRUARY: Ski run and biathlon races (Vysočina Arena) JULY: World Masters in Mountain Biking 2016 (Nové Město
na Moravě) AUGUST: Zlatá podkova (Humpolec) – versatility and dog
team races Dragon boat races at Velký Dářek DECEMBER: New Year’s Eve
climb on the Javořice
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❖ Holiday in the countryside
If you are looking to escape a busy life and everyday hassle, come spend
your holiday to Vysočina, which is characteristic for its country ambience
made for relaxation. Cosy rooms in small pensions, cottages and farms are
waiting for you to find a friendly family atmosphere. You can take care of
domestic animals, ride horses, fish or just watch what is happening around
you. In the quiet rustic environment of villages and hamlets, lovers of nature,
animals, home cooking and undisturbed lazing will come into their own.
You can find a list of this type of accommodations in the publication
„Prázdniny na venkově“ at www.region-vysocina.cz.
Other places to visit: EDEN Centre of green knowledge in Bystřice nad
Pernštejnem (scheduled opening March 2015) Goat farm Dvůr Ratibořice Rescue station Pavlov
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Significant events: AUGUST: lámování (Červená Řečice) – objects are
made of straw with accompanying entertainment Honey feast (Nové Město na Moravě) SEPTEMBER: Potato feast (Bystřice nad Pernštejnem)
Czech spotted cattle day (Radešínská Svratka) Sheep day (Chaloupky –
Kněžice) SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER: Pumpkin world (Nová Ves u Leštiny)
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European Regional Development Fund
Investing in Your Future
Co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund
Vysočina Tourism, allowance organisation
Na Stoupách 3, 586 01 Jihlava
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www.vysocinatourism.cz • www.region-vysocina.cz
NOT FOR SALE • Year of publication: 2014
Vysočina
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Vysočina is a place that will charm you with its
picturesque landscape full of mounts and hills,
mirroring ponds scattered across shallow valleys,
interwoven with rivers and bumbling brooks,
blooming meadows and fields, varying their beauty
in line with the seasons. Lovers of art and history
will also enjoy admiring the historical towns, castles
proudly looming from afar and the audacious beauty
of the chateaus. And you will have lots of fun in
Vysočina too! Just come ... you will be welcome!