Telč is a fairytale Czech town located 160 kilometers from the capital. Tourists seeking magic and enjoying the secrets of foreign lands come here. Ancient Telč boasts buildings reminiscent of dollhouses.

According to legend, Telč was founded after the victory of Prince Ota II of Olomouc over Prince Břetislav II of Bohemia. This battle took place in 1099. The victorious prince built a Romanesque chapel on the site of present-day Telč and founded a small settlement.

The town is home to the beautiful Telč Castle, which has been featured in numerous films, making it a popular tourist attraction. The castle resembles a large building, protecting a lake on one side and a deep ditch on the other. Its owners have repeatedly modified both its exterior and interior. Telč Castle acquired its Gothic style during the reign of Jindřich of Hradec. This appearance has remained to this day.

Tourists are allowed to visit the castle’s finest halls: the Imperial, Knights’, and Golden. In the latter hall, the entire ceiling is covered with beautiful carved decoration. It houses a rich collection of porcelain tableware and works by great Czech artists.

The Church of St. James the Elder is one of the many shrines that have survived in Telč since ancient times. The church’s façade is adorned with beautiful Gothic decoration, which has survived to this day.

In the 15th century, a tall tower was added to the church. Bells were installed on the tower and named James and Mary. Today, large numbers of locals and foreign tourists gather near the church to listen to their melodious ringing. In the 17th century, a crypt, sacristy, and chapel in the Baroque style were built. And already at the end of the 19th century, a new altar with beautiful decorative ornaments was installed inside the church.