Chateau
The Lords of Hradec built a Gothic castle in Telč in the second half of the 14th century built, a simple building in the shape of the letter L, which was primarily defensive in nature and was fortified by walls and moats against the city. Zachariáš of Hradec permanently resided in Telč from 1550 and rebuilt the old castle and extended it with the addition of a newly built Renaissance palace. The first phase of reconstruction was overseen by the Slavonice builder Leopold Esterreicher. Sgraffito decorations are preserved from that time (1553) including a small banquet hall and treasury. Further work took place under the supervision of Italian artists who were invited to Telč by Zachariáš after his trip to Italy, where he was strongly influenced by the Italian Renaissance art.
Vysočina museum
Telč museum is the oldest museum in southwestern Moravia. In 2016 it will be 130 years since the foundation of the Telč museum. It was established in 1886, primarily thanks to the higher provincial secondary school professor in Telč Jaroslav Janoušek. His main assistant and collaborator was Jan Beringer, a colleague from the secondary school. From 1897, he collaborated with the Museum Association in Telč, which was founded at the initiative of the Director of the secondary school Karel Jaroslav Maška, world-renowned paleontologist and archaeologist. The intention was to create not only as a center for documentation but also a regional ethnographic and education center for southwest Moravia. Later, the museum served for collection and presentation.
Telč underground
Not only under most of the houses on Zachariáš z Hradce square, but also under part of the chateau grounds you will find in medieval cellars. Individual, sometimes even two-level cellars were connected by intricate corridors, the accessible section is 150 meters long. The winding catacombs once served mostly for storage, but also sometimes became the last shelter of the inhabitants of Telč from their enemies. Many of them are therefore legendary. Those interested in a tour of Telč underground through an interactive edutainment/educational exhibition can learn interesting facts directly inside the mysterious cellars.
Telčský dům
Since the summer of 2006, in the permanent exhibition in house No. 31 on Zachariáš z Hradce square, we have been able to not only admire the ancient cellars of the townhouse (like every house on the square) with their Romanesque elements, but also be beautifully scared by the ceramic elves, which wait for us in the cellars with their stories of ancient Telč.
Technical museum
A collection of historical technology was opened in the historic building of the former steam saw mill near the central car park. In the museum you can admire the historic cars, motorcycles, bicycles, radios, telephones, stoves, electrical appliances, furniture, firefighting equipment and a collection of stationary engines.
Churches and towers
The Parish Church of St. James with a massive 60-meter-high tower was built in the 14th century. The tower is surmounted by 40 stone and 105 wooden stairs. Originally a Jesuit church Name of Jesus, founded by the Countess Františka Slavatová, which was completed in 1667. The Church of the Holy Spirit was built on the site of the original Romanesque church just adjacent to the tower. The late Romanesque tower of the Holy Spirit is the oldest preserved architectural monument in Telč.
Entrance to the town
The lower gate named Dolní or Malá brána is part of the fortifications and is connected to the chateau. It dates from 1579, when the castle was rebuilt. In front of to the originally lower Gothic gate there used to be a moat spanned by a drawbridge. Dolní brana runs from the city over the dam on Štěpnický pond to the central car park. The upper gate named Horní or Velká brána is made up of two gate towers on both sides of the moat. The outside gate is still preserved, and consists of a two-storey building from the 2nd half of the 16th century, decorated with sgraffito. Above the center of the passage is a five-petalled rose with the year 1629, which is likely linked to the time when the walls were repaired.
Roštejn castle
Well-preserved late Gothic castle, which rises on a rocky hill at 677 m a.s.l. in romantic woods near the village of Doupě, was built by the Lords of Hradec in the first half of the 14th century. In the 1570s the castle was rebuilt by Zachariáš of Hradec in the spirit of the Renaissance as a hunting lodge with an extensive domain in the close vicinity. Other owners were the Slavat family from Košumberk, the Lichtenštejn family from Kastelkorn and the Podstatšt-Lichtenštejn family. Today the castle is owned by the regional authorities of the Vysočina region and is managed by Vysočina Museum in Jihlava.
Gothic cellar
In our house you can visit a Gothic cellar with seating. Here we have a locked wine cellar, where you can choose a bottle of fine wine from the company Moravíno, s.r.o. (Valtice) and enjoy it directly in this unique cellar or in our beautiful garden, where we have two or three kinds of seating. You will always have 2 bottles available in each apartment in minibar.
Kamenný džbán
Kamenný džbán s.r.o. now operates a network of 9 wine shops. When the first was being built emphasis was placed on a classic style that is gradually changing into a fully modern style, under the guidance of the architect. The wine shops will offer you an assortment of wines from the following wineries: Vinařství pod Martinkou, Rodinné vinařství Grmolec, Vinařství Livi Dubňany, Vinařství Lundenburg, Vinařství U Kapličky, Vinařství Štěpánek, Vinařství Modrý sklep, Vinařství Zborovsk, Vinařství Vojtěch Jestřáb etc. Among the foreign wines you can choose wines from France, Spain, Porto, Chile, Australia, South Africa and now offers a variety of Katlenburger fruit wines. In addition, all of the wine shops offer wide assortment of olives, pate, snacks and variations of gift bags, cartons, sommelier and gastro sets.
Cycle tourism
The surrounding countryside offers many beautiful trails. In Telč you can also rent bikes. We will be happy to store bikes in our house free of charge.
Bowling
Available at Hotel u Hraběnky, which is about 400 meters from us or Hotel Šiškův mlýn, which is accessible by car.
Tennis
In Telč there are two sports complexes with tennis courts.
Panský dvůr
The activities offered at Panský dvůr will be appreciated by all generations. Panský dvůr has brought to Telč new attraction for young families with children, young athletes and active vacationers. Panský dvůr is the brainchild of Oldřich Vlašic. The biggest attraction is the unique indoor climbing center with drytooling and a climbing wall. Drytooling is a new, dynamic climbing discipline that uses techniques from winter climbing and ice-climbing under summer conditions. Its main feature is the use of ice axes and crampons on plastic or wooden obstructions. Our climbing center intended for the use of these techniques is the first in the Czech Republic. It is safe and visitors will be provided with the necessary training by or instructors. The ropeway is 100 meters long, in the center are other training simulators and a 12 meter climbing wall.
Golf
Our unique golf course is set in the scenic landscape not far from Telč. The 18-hole golf course of international parameters is built over an area of 70 hectares, and regularly hosts PGACzech tournaments. Each of the holes on the course, which is located in the undulating landscape with many water areas and mature forests, will interest in a distinctive way gradually surprises the player with something else.
Horsemanship
Q ranch near the source of the River Dyje in Bezděkov (10 km from Telč). Breeding American western breeds of horses, quarter horses, agrotourism, training riders and horses, horse rides, corporate events in a stylish setting, corporate training …
Boat rental
Boat trips on Štěpnický pond. Open from July to August based on the weather
U Hraběnky
In the hotel you can relax in the whirlpool or sauna. Reservations for the Wellness are possible from 8:00 till 21:00. Zou can book a massage: back+neck, legs, body massage, an exfoliating foot massage, relaxing back massage with peeling, Breuss massage with St. John’s wort oil.
U Hraběnky
The stylish restaurant is part of the hotel and it is designed in the spirit of an aristocratic banqueting hall. The main feature is the functional open fireplace. The capacity depends on the table arrangement, in the classic version includes 55 seats. Typical Czech cuisine, ready meals and made to order. The restaurant also has a lounge with a capacity of 15 seats. The restaurant is about 400 meters from our house.
Pizzeria Italia
If you would like to know the real taste of Italian pizza without having to leave the Czech Republic, then a visit Pizzeria Italia is the right choice ... Pizzas will be prepared by our Pizzaro directly in the over that are made according to a traditional recipe and exclusively from imported Italian ingredients. You can also enjoy our great Passalacqua coffee, desserts typical of this sunny peninsula, Frette Italian wines from the Terre Piane winery and specialty cuisine. You will find a wide selection of cold meats and cheeses, such as prosciutto crudo, Tyrolean speck, pancetta, granny padano, pecorino, gorgonzola and many others. The restaurant is directly opposite our house (50m).
Zach restaurant
ZACH restaurant is situated in the historical center of Telč. While sitting in our garden you will have a unique view of the picturesque Telč Renaissance Zachariáš z Hradce square. The interior of the newly renovated restaurant is decorated with a fresh contemporary style and offers seating for 80 guests. The seasonal garden can seat up to 48 guests. The restaurant provides free Wi-Fi and interior spaces are non-smoking. Every day our chefs prepare a variety of dishes from domestic as well as international cuisine. We cook from fresh, high-quality and mostly local ingredients. The offer is regularly supplemented by a daily menu and a special weekend menu. A great meal should not be without excellent wine. We recommend Moravian, but also French, Italian, Spanish wines from the wide range of our cellar for your selected meal. The restaurant is about 80 meters from our house.
U Hraběnky
The stylish restaurant is part of the hotel and it is designed in the spirit of an aristocratic banqueting hall. The main feature is the functional open fireplace. The capacity depends on the table arrangement, in the classic version includes 55 seats. Typical Czech cuisine, ready meals and made to order. The restaurant also has a lounge with a capacity of 15 seats. The restaurant is about 400 meters from our house.
Pizzeria Italia
If you would like to know the real taste of Italian pizza without having to leave the Czech Republic, then a visit Pizzeria Italia is the right choice ... Pizzas will be prepared by our Pizzaro directly in the over that are made according to a traditional recipe and exclusively from imported Italian ingredients. You can also enjoy our great Passalacqua coffee, desserts typical of this sunny peninsula, Frette Italian wines from the Terre Piane winery and specialty cuisine. You will find a wide selection of cold meats and cheeses, such as prosciutto crudo, Tyrolean speck, pancetta, granny padano, pecorino, gorgonzola and many others. The restaurant is directly opposite our house (50m).
Zach restaurant
ZACH restaurant is situated in the historical center of Telč. While sitting in our garden you will have a unique view of the picturesque Telč Renaissance Zachariáš z Hradce square. The interior of the newly renovated restaurant is decorated with a fresh contemporary style and offers seating for 80 guests. The seasonal garden can seat up to 48 guests. The restaurant provides free Wi-Fi and interior spaces are non-smoking. Every day our chefs prepare a variety of dishes from domestic as well as international cuisine. We cook from fresh, high-quality and mostly local ingredients. The offer is regularly supplemented by a daily menu and a special weekend menu. A great meal should not be without excellent wine. We recommend Moravian, but also French, Italian, Spanish wines from the wide range of our cellar for your selected meal. The restaurant is about 80 meters from our house.
