9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Czech Republic To Add To Your Itinerary

Vaishnavi Dixit

Historic Centre Of Prague

Wander through Prague’s historic heart, where Gothic spires, Baroque façades, medieval lanes, and landmarks such as Charles Bridge reveal centuries of European history.

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Historic Centre of Český Krumlov

Wrapped around the Vltava River, this beautifully preserved medieval town captivates with winding lanes, colourful Renaissance houses and a magnificent castle overlooking the rooftops.

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Kutná Hora

Once a prosperous silver-mining town, Kutná Hora blends medieval grandeur with Gothic architecture, including the soaring St Barbara’s Church and the atmospheric Sedlec Ossuary.

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Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape

Stretching across a vast landscape of gardens, forests, ponds and romantic follies, this aristocratic estate combines two grand châteaux with centuries of landscape design.

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Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž

Step into a Baroque world of elegant interiors, geometric gardens, and grand avenues, where Kroměříž’s château and Flower Garden showcase sophisticated European landscape design.

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Litomyšl Castle

Admire this Renaissance château’s graceful arcades and intricate sgraffito decoration, an architectural gem reflecting Italian Renaissance influences and Central Europe’s rich cultural exchanges.

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Holašovice Historic Village

Step into a beautifully preserved South Bohemian village, where ornate Baroque farmhouses, colourful façades and traditional layouts offer a glimpse into rural life from centuries past.

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Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc

Rising above Olomouc’s historic centre, this monumental Baroque column is richly decorated with religious sculptures and celebrated as one of Central Europe’s finest examples of its kind.

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Historic Centre of Telč

Telč’s postcard-perfect square is framed by colourful Renaissance and Baroque houses, arcades, and ornate façades, with a striking château completing the historic ensemble.

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