To the Moravian UNESCO heritage sites - 3 days tour

Day 1: Telč and Třebíč

From Prague we will head to Telč, a fairy tale town situated in the Moravia. The town center was inscribed on the UNESCO Heritage List in 1992 and it represents a great architectural jewel. The history of this laid-back town dates back to the 12th century but after the big fire, which hit the town in the 16th century, the whole city center had to be renovated again. Therefore, you can admire a majestic Telč Château and beautiful renaissance and baroque houses with arcades and richly decorated gables built at the main square. Their vibrant colors and beautiful patters will charm you. Later on we will explore the fishponds and the city gates around the city center.

The second town, which we will visit, is Třebíč, a town with three UNESCO heritage sites! Firstly, we will start with an old Jewish quarter: a setup of 123 preserved houses. These include two synagogues, the Jewish town hall, hospital and two schools. We will tell you the story of the Jewish community in Třebíč, which grew the most dynamically in 18th century. Later on, we will visit the Basilica of St. Procopius, which is also on the UNESCO heritage site list. The Basilica dates back to 13th century and it is the first example of western architecture in central Europe. The main door has incredibly detailed stone carvings and there are wonderful golden artworks inside. The basilica is actually situated very close to the Jewish quarter and so we can learn about the peaceful coexistence between Jews and The Christians at that time. The last monument listed as a UNESCO world heritage site is the Jewish cemetery, just over the hill from the Jewish quarter. Definitely unique place with quite an atmosphere! All those three monuments are recognized by UNESCO as an important cultural site but more importantly, they demonstrate an unusual religious tolerance between the Jewish and Christians from the middle Ages until the 20th century. History has a lot to teach us after all, doesn’t it?

Day 2: Znojmo and National Park Podyjí

Second day we will start the tour in the one of the most beautiful Moravian town – Znojmo. Situated on the very south of the Moravia region on the border with Austria, this sleepy town offers the best relax you imagine. This town has incredibly rich history, which is declared by many historical building in the center. We will go through the two main squares; we will visit the town hall, the St. Mikulas Church, we will wonder in the narrow romantic streets of the old town. As we reach the old fortification walls, we will enjoy great views to the surrounding nature and the river Dyje.

In the afternoon, we will visit National park Podyjí, which is characterized by extraordinary scenery of rocky cliffs, forested hills, headland with wild horses and meandering river Dyje. Firstly, we will make a wine tasting accompanied with marvelous views around the vineyards nearby and later on, we will make a walking circle in the valley along the river Dyje.