{"id":293686,"date":"2026-07-02T14:32:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/telc-czech-republic\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T05:19:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T03:19:52","slug":"telc-czech-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/","title":{"rendered":"Tel\u010d, Czech Republic: 8 Things to See in the Renaissance Pearl of Vyso\u010dina in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tel\u010d may be a small town in the Czech Republic&#8217;s Vyso\u010dina Highlands, but its grandeur and sense of harmony will surprise you at first glance. With one of the most beautiful and best-preserved Renaissance squares in Europe, lined with ancient arcaded houses, Tel\u010d in the Czech Republic feels more like a carefully painted set from a period film than a real place. Its historic centre has, in fact, been on the <strong>UNESCO list since 1992<\/strong> \u2014 one of the very first Czech sites to make the cut, right alongside Prague and \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the three bodies of water that surround the historic centre on every side, the town is often \u2014 and very fittingly \u2014 nicknamed the <strong>Venice of Moravia<\/strong>. The colourful Renaissance gables and the majestic sgraffito-decorated ch\u00e2teau are beautifully mirrored in the water, creating an atmosphere that travellers and locals alike can&#8217;t stop raving about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a long weekend, this corner of Vyso\u010dina is a <strong>safe bet<\/strong>. Let&#8217;s walk through what to see in Tel\u010d together \u2014 I&#8217;ll tell you where to stay right on the square and throw in some tips for day trips nearby. Just make sure your camera is fully charged, because you&#8217;ll have it in your hand pretty much the whole time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4c6db1252af&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4c6db1252af\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-intro.jpg\" alt=\"Tel\u010d ch\u00e2teau mirrored on the surface of a pond, the Venice of Moravia\" 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ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#TLDR_what_to_see_and_do_in_Telc\" >TL;DR: what to see and do in Tel\u010d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#When_to_visit_Telc\" >When to visit Tel\u010d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#Where_to_stay_in_Telc\" >Where to stay in Tel\u010d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#What_to_see_and_do_in_Telc\" >What to see and do in Tel\u010d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#1_Zacharias_of_Hradec_Square\" >1. Zachari\u00e1\u0161 of Hradec Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#2_Telc_State_Chateau\" >2. Tel\u010d State Ch\u00e2teau<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#3_Tower_of_the_Holy_Spirit\" >3. Tower of the Holy Spirit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#4_Church_of_St_James_the_Greater\" >4. Church of St James the Greater<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#5_Church_of_the_Name_of_Jesus_and_the_Jesuit_College\" >5. Church of the Name of Jesus and the Jesuit College<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#6_The_Telc_ponds_and_the_Venice_of_Moravia\" >6. The Tel\u010d ponds and the Venice of Moravia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#7_The_town_gates\" >7. The town gates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#8_The_chateau_garden_and_park\" >8. The ch\u00e2teau garden and park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#Where_to_eat_in_Telc\" >Where to eat in Tel\u010d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#Day_trips_from_Telc\" >Day trips from Tel\u010d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#Where_to_go_next\" >Where to go next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#How_long_does_the_journey_from_Prague_take_and_whats_the_best_way_to_get_there\" >How long does the journey from Prague take and what&#8217;s the best way to get there?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#How_much_time_should_you_set_aside_for_visiting_the_city\" >How much time should you set aside for visiting the city?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#When_is_the_Telc_State_Chateau_open\" >When is the Tel\u010d State Chateau open?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#Is_the_city_suitable_for_visiting_with_children\" >Is the city suitable for visiting with children?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/telc-czech-republic\/#Which_ponds_surround_the_historic_center\" >Which ponds surround the historic center?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR_what_to_see_and_do_in_Telc\"><\/span>TL;DR: what to see and do in Tel\u010d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Zachari\u00e1\u0161 of Hradec Square: admire the fairy-tale arcaded houses with their colourful Renaissance gables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tel\u010d State Ch\u00e2teau: explore the grand residence with its sgraffito decoration and famous Golden Hall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tel\u010d ponds: take a peaceful stroll around the water in the Venice of Moravia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viewing towers: climb the Tower of the Holy Spirit or the tower of St James the Greater for the best views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau garden and park: relax in the shade of the trees and wander the lime-tree avenue out into nature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day trips nearby: plan a visit to nearby Ro\u0161tejn Castle, Da\u010dice, or the nativity-scene town of T\u0159e\u0161\u0165.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Telc\"><\/span>When to visit Tel\u010d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Tel\u010d, it all depends on what you want from the trip. The main tourist season runs from late spring to early autumn, when the ch\u00e2teau complex is open and all the sights operate on their regular schedule. If you want to experience streets full of life, music and culture, it pays to come at the turn of July and August, when the hugely popular Pr\u00e1zdniny v Tel\u010di (Holidays in Tel\u010d) music festival takes place. Just bear in mind that this period brings more visitors and fuller accommodation, so don&#8217;t leave your hotel booking until the last minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those of you who prefer quieter walks and would rather not weave through crowds of other tourists, May, June or September are the ideal choice. The weather is still lovely for strolls around the water, but the lanes feel far more intimate. The ch\u00e2teau itself is open roughly from April to October (with the traditional Monday closing day), so if your main goal is touring the interior halls, definitely don&#8217;t plan your trip for the winter months, when the main complex is closed for its winter sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Telc\"><\/span>Where to stay in Tel\u010d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though this is a fairly small town, you&#8217;ll find plenty of very pleasant places to rest your head after a full day of exploring. The best experience, of course, is staying right in the historic centre on the square or just a stone&#8217;s throw from it, from where you&#8217;re only a few steps from all the sights and caf\u00e9s. That way you can enjoy the evening atmosphere in peace, once the day-trippers have left and the town empties out beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4c6db125904&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4c6db125904\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"793\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Guesthouse room on the main square in Tel\u010d\" class=\"wp-image-244341\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-hotel.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-hotel-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-hotel-700x347.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-hotel-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-hotel-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-hotel-696x345.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-hotel-1392x690.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some well-rated accommodation tips depending on the type of stay you prefer when travelling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=telc-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Celerin%20Tel%C4%8D&#038;address=Tel%C4%8D%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Celerin Tel\u010d<\/a><\/strong> This hotel sits right on the main square in a historic building, so that genuine period atmosphere greets you the moment you wake up. Guests especially praise the outstanding location with a view and the very helpful staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=telc-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Penzion%20Steidler%20Tel%C4%8D&#038;address=Tel%C4%8D%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Penzion Steidler Tel\u010d<\/a><\/strong> An excellent choice for those of you looking for a quieter, family-run feel and cosily furnished rooms. This guesthouse has great reviews for its cleanliness and laid-back homely atmosphere, which is always a big plus after a demanding day on your feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=telc-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Tel%C4%8D&#038;address=Tel%C4%8D%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Tel\u010d<\/a><\/strong> This place will delight visitors who like a little more comfort, more modern facilities and nice design, while still staying within walking distance of the historic centre. It&#8217;s often a favourite with couples looking for a romantic long weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=telc-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Penzion%20Tel%C4%8D%20Kamenn%C3%A9%20slunce&#038;address=Tel%C4%8D%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Penzion Tel\u010d Kamenn\u00e9 slunce<\/a><\/strong> This guesthouse occupies one of the town&#8217;s enchanting burgher houses and offers a wonderfully authentic, cosy stay. If you love buildings with a strong story and soul, this place will most likely be a very pleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_and_do_in_Telc\"><\/span>What to see and do in Tel\u010d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know where to rest your head and when it&#8217;s best to come, it&#8217;s time for the most important part. The town itself is easy to explore on foot \u2014 you won&#8217;t need any public transport, and everything worth seeing is packed into a fairly small area, all close together. The following eight numbered tips will show you the best of the local history, so you don&#8217;t miss any of the major landmarks or the hidden nooks around the ponds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Zacharias_of_Hradec_Square\"><\/span>1. Zachari\u00e1\u0161 of Hradec Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4c6db125e45&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4c6db125e45\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-namesti.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of the elongated Zachari\u00e1\u0161 of Hradec Square in Tel\u010d\" class=\"wp-image-244344\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-namesti.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-namesti-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-namesti-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-namesti-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-namesti-696x348.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-namesti-1392x696.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pavel Kotrla, CC0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This elongated, extraordinarily photogenic space is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved Renaissance squares in all of Europe. Its longest side stretches over two hundred metres and is lined all the way around by a row of some 72 burgher houses. These buildings have deep Gothic cores, but after the great, devastating fire of 1530 they took on their distinctive present-day look, with arcades and colourful gables bearing clear elements of Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the fa\u00e7ades themselves \u2014 which you could study for hours and still keep spotting new details \u2014 the Marian plague column from 1716\u20131720 and two historic fountains are also well worth your attention. Wandering the lanes at dusk, as the sun slowly sets and its rays catch the colourful houses, is probably the best possible introduction to a visit to this corner of Vyso\u010dina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Telc_State_Chateau\"><\/span>2. Tel\u010d State Ch\u00e2teau<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4c6db1261d4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4c6db1261d4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"929\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zamek.jpg\" alt=\"Arcaded courtyard of the Renaissance ch\u00e2teau in Tel\u010d\" class=\"wp-image-244347\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zamek.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zamek-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zamek-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zamek-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zamek-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zamek-1392x924.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bjalek Michal, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Originally a fairly austere Gothic castle stood on this spot, but in 1553 Zachari\u00e1\u0161 of Hradec launched an extensive and very costly rebuild. It was during his era that the town enjoyed its golden age, as he summoned skilled Italian craftsmen and artists here. Probably to a design by the Italian architect Baldassare Maggi, a grand residence took shape \u2014 its walls richly decorated with sgraffito, its interior enlivened by a very elegant arcaded courtyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the interior tour, the thing that reportedly captivates visitors most is the magnificent Golden Hall with its richly carved coffered ceiling from 1561. The ch\u00e2teau&#8217;s Chapel of All Saints from 1580 is also well worth seeing \u2014 it holds the marble tomb of Zachari\u00e1\u0161 himself and his wife Kate\u0159ina. Just remember that the complex operates seasonally from April to October, and you can choose from two tour routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tower_of_the_Holy_Spirit\"><\/span>3. Tower of the Holy Spirit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4c6db126573&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4c6db126573\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1781\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vez.jpg\" alt=\"Late Romanesque Tower of the Holy Spirit in Tel\u010d\" class=\"wp-image-244351\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vez.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vez-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vez-700x891.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vez-768x977.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vez-1207x1536.jpg 1207w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vez-696x885.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vez-1392x1771.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: VitVit, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love views from above and don&#8217;t mind a bit of a workout on the stairs, be sure to head for the late Romanesque tower of the Church of the Holy Spirit. It&#8217;s the oldest surviving structure in town, dating all the way back to the second quarter of the 13th century. There&#8217;s a real sense of deep history here, and the massive stone walls command instant respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tower itself stands an impressive 49 metres tall and today serves as a viewing point reached by 97 steps. You&#8217;ll manage them with the odd little break, and your reward is a lovely view over the whole square, the red rooftops of the burgher houses and the calm surfaces of the surrounding ponds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Church_of_St_James_the_Greater\"><\/span>4. Church of St James the Greater<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4c6db126943&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4c6db126943\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1866\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jakub.jpg\" alt=\"Gothic Church of St James the Greater in Tel\u010d\" class=\"wp-image-244356\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jakub.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jakub-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jakub-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jakub-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jakub-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jakub-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jakub-1392x1855.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Daniel Bar\u00e1nek, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The western end of the historic square is confidently dominated by the Gothic parish Church of St James the Greater, with its very tall, slender tower. The first written records of the local parish go back to 1372, so the building has witnessed a great deal of history. It&#8217;s a reliable landmark you can spot from just about every little lane in the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This church tower is also open to the public in season and offers a fantastic view far across the countryside. The viewing gallery sits at roughly thirty-three metres, and this time you&#8217;ll have to conquer 162 steps. Travellers reportedly can&#8217;t agree on which of Tel\u010d&#8217;s two towers offers the better experience, so if you have the time and energy, it&#8217;s worth honestly trying both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Church_of_the_Name_of_Jesus_and_the_Jesuit_College\"><\/span>5. Church of the Name of Jesus and the Jesuit College<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4c6db126cee&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4c6db126cee\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jezuit.jpg\" alt=\"Tel\u010d churches and the former Jesuit College above a pond\" class=\"wp-image-244360\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jezuit.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jezuit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jezuit-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jezuit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jezuit-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-jezuit-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Harold, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right next to the main square and the ch\u00e2teau stands the Baroque Jesuit Church of the Name of Jesus, built between 1663 and 1667 under the Italian architect Stefano Perti. Its ornate fa\u00e7ade and interiors are a textbook example of the architecture of the time \u2014 designed to astonish, inspire awe and draw the attention of the faithful from far and wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right beside this church stretches the former Jesuit College, built between 1651 and 1655. Today it serves educational purposes and belongs to Masaryk University, which runs its University Centre Tel\u010d here. 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}\n  .lk-stays-header { padding: 24px 20px; }\n  .lk-stays-footer { padding: 16px 20px; }\n  .lk-stay-card { padding: 22px; }\n  .lk-stays-title { font-size: 20px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n  <!-- HEADER -->\n  <div class=\"lk-stays-header\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lukas-a-lucka.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 75px; height: 75px; border-radius: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; object-fit: cover; display: block; margin: 4px 0;\" title=\"\">\n    <div class=\"lk-stays-header-text\">\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-eyebrow\">Luk\u00e1\u0161 and Lucie recommend<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-title\">Where to stay in Tel\u010d<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-subtitle\">5 accommodations \u2014 hotels and other lodging options<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- CARDS -->\n  <div class=\"lk-stays-grid\">\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card featured\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=telc-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Celerin%20Tel%C4%8D&#038;address=Tel%C4%8D%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-top\">\u2b50 TOP CHOICE<\/span>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Hotel Celerin Tel\u010d<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">The hotel is located right on the main square in a historic building with a truly historical atmosphere. Guests praise the excellent location with views and very helpful staff.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=telc-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Penzion%20Steidler%20Tel%C4%8D&#038;address=Tel%C4%8D%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe1 Guesthouse<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Penzion Steidler Tel\u010d<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">An excellent choice for a quieter family approach and cozy furnished rooms. The guesthouse has great ratings thanks to its cleanliness and comfortable homey atmosphere.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=telc-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Tel%C4%8D&#038;address=Tel%C4%8D%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Hotel Tel\u010d<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">This establishment will delight visitors who like to treat themselves to a bit more comfort, modern amenities and nice design, while still remaining within walking distance of the historic center. 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The Tel\u010d ponds and the Venice of Moravia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4c6db1271a2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4c6db1271a2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-rybnik.jpg\" alt=\"Historic centre of Tel\u010d mirrored on the surface of a pond\" class=\"wp-image-244361\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-rybnik.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-rybnik-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-rybnik-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-rybnik-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-rybnik-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-rybnik-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-rybnik-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-rybnik-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Daniel Bar\u00e1nek, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historic centre is cleverly surrounded by three bodies of water \u2014 the Ulick\u00fd, \u0160t\u011bpnick\u00fd and Starom\u011bstsk\u00fd ponds. Naturally, these ponds aren&#8217;t just here for show: in the past they formed an integral part of the town&#8217;s ingenious water defences, protecting the locals from unwelcome raids and enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s thanks to them that Tel\u010d earned its famous, romantic nickname \u2014 the Venice of Moravia. The whole town is stunningly mirrored on the calm water, and a slow walk along the banks is one of the loveliest experiences you&#8217;ll take away from here. You can make a nice loop around the water and admire the historic centre from a completely different perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_town_gates\"><\/span>7. The town gates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4c6db1275ef&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4c6db1275ef\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"924\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-brana.jpg\" alt=\"Upper Gate with Renaissance sgraffito in Tel\u010d\" class=\"wp-image-244362\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-brana.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-brana-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-brana-700x462.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-brana-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-brana-696x459.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-brana-1392x919.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: VitVit, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historic centre was once entered only through guarded gates, which logically complemented the defensive system of ponds and walls. Of the original town fortifications, the Upper (or Great) Gate from the second half of the 16th century has survived very well \u2014 its outer side decorated with beautiful sgraffito, much like the ch\u00e2teau walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the opposite side, not far from the ch\u00e2teau, you&#8217;ll find the Lower Gate, the so-called Small Gate, whose current form dates back to around 1611. Passing beneath these old stone arches is like stepping through an imaginary portal a few centuries into the past \u2014 especially early in the morning, before the lanes fill with crowds of visitors and everything is utterly still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_chateau_garden_and_park\"><\/span>8. The ch\u00e2teau garden and park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4c6db127a34&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4c6db127a34\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"929\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zahrada.jpg\" alt=\"Renaissance ch\u00e2teau garden with arcades in Tel\u010d\" class=\"wp-image-244363\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zahrada.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zahrada-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zahrada-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zahrada-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zahrada-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-zahrada-1392x924.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bjalek Michal, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adjoining the ch\u00e2teau complex is a carefully tended Renaissance garden from the 1570s. It&#8217;s lined on two sides by neat arcades, and at its very centre rests a historic Baroque fountain. It&#8217;s a very peaceful spot where you can sit on a bench and quietly take in all those historical impressions from your tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The garden then flows seamlessly into a spacious town park and the well-known Lipky nature trail. This long tree-lined avenue leads you straight out of town into the surrounding Vyso\u010dina countryside. If your head is already full of monuments and you need a change of scenery, a walk beneath the crowns of the mature trees is a guaranteed recipe for relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip for families: If you&#8217;re travelling with children, aside from feeding the ducks by the ponds you can add some variety to the day in the ch\u00e2teau park or with a visit to one of the viewing towers, where the little ones can dutifully count off every step they climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_in_Telc\"><\/span>Where to eat in Tel\u010d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sooner or later, all that admiring of architectural detail will leave you hungry \u2014 and luckily the centre has several interesting spots for specialty coffee or a light bite. The town has a surprisingly strong caf\u00e9 scene that will easily satisfy even the fussiest travellers and sweet-tooths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t miss RoPraKAFE, a small family roastery and caf\u00e9 in one, where they take real care over how the coffee is prepared. Another great stop is the University Caf\u00e9 Tel\u010d, right in the historic former Jesuit College, which people reportedly travel to from far and wide, mainly for its famous homemade cakes. For a slow Sunday morning, Caf\u00e9 Tel\u010d in the centre is perfect, serving excellent breakfasts and fresh desserts. If you&#8217;re after a more modern gastronomic concept, try Bistro Caf\u00e9 Friends just off the square. As well as breakfast they do tapas and pour good wine \u2014 plus it&#8217;s a very friendly place with options for vegetarians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for traditional Vyso\u010dina cuisine, the local restaurants are typically all about potatoes in every form \u2014 from hearty soups and classic potato pancakes to traditional flatbreads. As vegetarians, we won&#8217;t have much luck with the local meat specialities, but you&#8217;ll find sweet fruit dumplings, homemade potato pancakes or classic fried cheese on the menu at plenty of local pubs \u2014 and after a full day of walking in the fresh air, they&#8217;ll hit the spot for just about anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_trips_from_Telc\"><\/span>Day trips from Tel\u010d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve explored the town itself from top to bottom, it would be a huge shame not to venture into the wider area too. The Vyso\u010dina landscape is full of deep forests, small ponds and other fascinating landmarks that are begging for attention. Here are a few tried-and-tested tips for shorter and longer trips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4c6db127f5b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4c6db127f5b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vylet.jpg\" alt=\"Seven-sided tower of the Ro\u0161tejn hunting ch\u00e2teau near Tel\u010d\" class=\"wp-image-244365\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vylet.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vylet-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vylet-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vylet-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vylet-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tc-vylet-696x1044.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: VitVit, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Ro\u0161tejn Castle: about 11 kilometres from Tel\u010d. It&#8217;s a very picturesque little hunting ch\u00e2teau tucked deep in the forests, its main landmark a seven-sided tower 45 metres tall, and today it houses a museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T\u0159e\u0161\u0165: this town about 15 kilometres away is nationally renowned for its rich tradition of building wooden nativity scenes. If you visit during the Advent season in winter, be sure to walk the so-called Nativity Trail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Da\u010dice: about 25 kilometres away lies the town that made world history as the birthplace of the very first sugar cube, created here in 1843. You&#8217;ll even find a tongue-in-cheek sugar-cube monument and a lovely ch\u00e2teau.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slavonice: 25 to 30 kilometres away, this town is often compared to Tel\u010d for its beautiful Renaissance sgraffito houses. A big draw for the curious is also the mysterious network of underground tunnels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zelen\u00e1 Hora near \u017d\u010f\u00e1r nad S\u00e1zavou: this trip is a bit further afield \u2014 reckon on around 70 kilometres. But the pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk is a brilliant example of the Baroque Gothic style of architect Jan Santini. 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If you prefer public transport, the most convenient option is a direct bus from Prague, which takes about two and a quarter hours. Unfortunately, the train connection is very complicated, time-consuming, and due to necessary transfers, the journey can easily stretch to over four hours, so I don&#8217;t really recommend it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781440203001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_should_you_set_aside_for_visiting_the_city\"><\/span>How much time should you set aside for visiting the city?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For the historical core and square itself, half a day at a leisurely pace will suffice. However, if you&#8217;re also planning to tour the castle interiors, want to walk around all three ponds, sit down for coffee, and go up the lookout tower, I recommend setting aside a full day for the town.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781440203002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_Telc_State_Chateau_open\"><\/span>When is the Tel\u010d State Chateau open?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The castle complex operates during the classic seasonal period, which means it opens approximately from April and is accessible until the end of October. 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