Unesco världsarv i Tjeckien - 14 spännande kulturarv

Writer: Helena Bergström

Have you seen any of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic? There are currently 14, and many of them are very beautiful and interesting. We have visited seven of the Czech World Heritage Sites so far, but we hope to see a few more. Which ones have you visited? Which ones are you curious about?

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Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic

At the time of writing this post, there are a total of 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic, although the number may increase over time if more World Heritage Sites are designated. World Heritage sites are those cultural and natural environments in the world that are considered to be by far the most outstanding and of great importance to all mankind.

All Czech World Heritage Sites are cultural heritage (see more at Unesco list), and if you look around among them you can really find some gems. Here is the full list of Czech World Heritage Sites. We have visited numbers 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11. Have you visited any of them?

1. Český Krumlov Historical Centre

Český Krumlov Castle dates from the 13th century and includes Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. The castle is located right next to the Vltava River and around it a small medieval town has grown up, which today feels almost like a fairytale town. There is a lot of well-preserved medieval heritage here, as the area has had a peaceful history for more than 500 years. Plus, you can get around the river in a rubber boat!

VAR? Český Krumlov is located in the south of the Czech Republic, 17 miles south of Prague.
READ MORE: The fairytale town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic

Unesco världsarv i Tjeckien - Tjeckien cesky krumlov

Unesco världsarv i Tjeckien - Gummibåtar och kanoter på floden Vltava

2. Prague's historic centre

Prague is a fantastic historical city, largely built between the 12th and 18th centuries. The city has had great cultural and architectural influence since the Middle Ages. There are many impressive monuments and buildings, such as Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, St Vitus Cathedral and many other churches and palaces. If you haven't seen Prague yet, it's a place you don't want to miss!

VAR? Prague is located in the north-west of the Czech Republic.
READ MORE: What to do in Prague - 30 tips for sights and experiences

Unesco världsarv i Tjeckien - Ett "vanligt" hus i Prag

Unesco världsarv i Tjeckien - Astronomiska uret i Prag

3. Telč historical centre

The houses in Telc were originally built of wood. After a fire at the end of the 14th century, the city was rebuilt, this time in stone. The city was protected by walls and many artificial ponds were also built. The city's Gothic castle was reconstructed in the High Gothic style at the end of the 15th century. We had planned to visit this city last summer, now we will see when we get the opportunity!

VAR? About 100 miles south-east of Prague

4. Church of St John Nepomuk in Zelená Hora

The Church of John Nepomuk is a pilgrimage church built in honour of the priest John Nepomuk. The church, which dates from the early 18th century, is built in the shape of a star by architect Jan Blazej Santini, who is known for his original style. We haven't seen the church in person, but we did check out a miniature of it in the Park Boheminiumand the photo shows this miniature.

VAR? Zelená Hora, not far from Ždár nad Sázavou in Moravia

Unesco världsarv i Tjeckien - Johannes Nepomuks kyrka

5. Kutná Hora: Historical centre and the churches of St Barbara and the Church of Our Lady of Sedlec.

Kutná Hora developed because there were silver mines here, and in the 14th century this became a royal town adorned with beautiful monuments. The Church of St Barbara is a beautiful building from the Gothic period and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Sedlec was rebuilt in the Baroque style in the 18th century. These masterpieces together with other buildings make Kutná Hora a special historical place. In addition, the Sedlec Skeleton Church is located here, filled with the bones of 40,000 people.

VAR? Kutna Hora is about 50 miles east of Prague.
READ MORE: Kutna Hora and the skeleton church in Sedlec

6. Cultural landscape in Lednice-Valtice

Between the 17th and 20th centuries, the wealthy Dukes of Liechtenstein transformed their domains in the southern Moravia to a fabulous neighbourhood. Here Baroque architecture was mixed with classical and neo-Gothic styles. The area includes Lednice and Valtice castles and countryside modelled on English Romantic principles. The area is one of the largest artificial landscapes in Europe.

VAR? An area in the south-east of the Czech Republic
READ MORE: Chateau Lednice - magnificent summer palace in the Czech Republic

7. gardens and castles in Kroměříž

Kroměříž is located on the Morava River, at the foot of the Chriby mountain range that dominates the central part of Moravia. The gardens and castle of Kroměříž are an extraordinarily complete and well-preserved example of a European Baroque princely residence and its gardens. No wonder this is a Unesco World Heritage Site in the Czech Republic! We were here in September last year and found it absolutely beautiful.

VAR? Kroměříž is located in the eastern Czech Republic, about 39 kilometres southeast of Prague.
READ MORE: Kroměříž Gardens and Castle - Unesco World Heritage Site

8. The historical village of Holašovice

The village of Holašovice is an exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a traditional Central European village. It has a large number of outstanding 18th and 19th century vernacular buildings in a style known as "South Bohemian vernacular baroque" which has its roots in the Middle Ages.

VAR? Southern Czech Republic, about 3 miles north of Český Krumlov

Unesco världsarv i Tjeckien - Holašovice

9. Litomyšl Castle

Litomyšl Castle was built during the Renaissance, in a style developed in Italy and popular in the 16th century. The building was then further decorated in the Baroque style in the 18th century.

VAR? Litomyšl, Pardubice, 16 kilometres east of Prague
READ MORE: 15 castles and palaces in the Czech Republic you don't want to miss

Unesco världsarv i Tjeckien - Slottet Litomyšl

10. the Trinity Column in Olomouc

The Trinity Column in Olomouc was built in the early 18th century and is the most prominent example of this type of monument typical of Central Europe. The column is 35 metres high and is richly decorated with religious sculptures made by the Moravian artist Ondrej Zahner.

VAR? Olomouc is located in the eastern Czech Republic, about 25 kilometres southeast of Prague.
READ MORE: Olomouc - a gem in the eastern Czech Republic

11. Villa Tugendhat in Brno

Villa Tugendhat, located in Brno, was designed by architect Mies van der Rohe. The building is an outstanding example of the style developed in Europe in the 1920s. Among other things, it used completely new aesthetic concepts. For us, perhaps the most interesting part was the story of Greta and Fritz Tugendhat, who were forced to flee during the Second World War.

VAR? Černopolní 45, Brno (south-eastern Czech Republic)
READ MORE: Villa Tugendhat - design and fascinating history in Brno

Unesco världsarv i Tjeckien - Villa Tugendhat

12. Jewish Quarter and Church of St Procopius in Třebíč

The Jewish quarter, the old Jewish cemetery and the Church of St Procopius in Třebíč are reminders of the coexistence of Jewish and Christian cultures from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The church, which was built as part of a Benedictine monastery in the early 13th century, is an interesting example of Western European architectural influence in this region.

VAR? Třebíč is about 16 miles south-east of Prague.

13. the Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří mining region

The Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří is a mining region located between Saxony in south-eastern Germany and the north-western Czech Republic. The region has been used for mining since the Middle Ages and was the main source of silver ore in Europe between 1460 and 1560. It has also mined tin and produced uranium, and many new and pioneering mining systems were developed in the area.

VAR? South-eastern Germany and north-western Czech Republic

Gruvor — Museum of the mining region, in the German part.

14. Landscape for breeding and training of ceremonial driving horses in Kladruby nad Labem.

This landscape, on the river Elbe, was excellent for breeding and training kladrub horses. This breed of horse was used as a draft horse in the ceremonies of the Habsburg imperial court. The stud farm was founded in 1579 and is one of the oldest still operating stud farms in the world.

VAR? Central Czech Republic, about 10 kilometres east of Prague

Which Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic have you seen?

Which Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic have you seen? Which ones are you curious about?

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Lena - gott för själen says:

Okay, I have seen a Czech cultural heritage then. 😉 The historical centre of Prague was nice and special. Would like to see more.

Hug Lena

27 February 2021 - 18:27

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  Helena says:
  
  Prague is nice! And the Czech Republic has more to offer ðŸ™'
  
  01 March 2021 - 7:31

Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic - 14 exciting cultural heritage sites

Writer: Helena Bergström

Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic

1. Český Krumlov Historical Centre

2. Prague's historic centre

3. Telč historical centre

4. Church of St John Nepomuk in Zelená Hora

5. Kutná Hora: Historical centre and the churches of St Barbara and the Church of Our Lady of Sedlec.

6. Cultural landscape in Lednice-Valtice

7. gardens and castles in Kroměříž

8. The historical village of Holašovice

9. Litomyšl Castle

10. the Trinity Column in Olomouc

11. Villa Tugendhat in Brno

12. Jewish Quarter and Church of St Procopius in Třebíč

13. the Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří mining region

14. Landscape for breeding and training of ceremonial driving horses in Kladruby nad Labem.

Which Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic have you seen?

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