The Painted Ladies of Telč: Highlights from the Medieval Town
About the Tour
Immerse yourself in the unusual history, culture, and architecture of Telč. On this walking tour, you’ll take in the colorful pastel Baroque and Renaissance homes, known as the “painted ladies,” flanking its gorgeous medieval town square. We’ll pause and hear the backstory behind several of these striking examples of sgraffito architecture before venturing beyond the square. This medieval town has plenty of intriguing nooks and crannies to explore, and we’ll wander down a few of its alleyways too.
Telč’s historic centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 and, recently, National Geographic recognized the town as one of the top 25 destinations in the world. On this walk, you’ll hear about the town’s overlooked history and forgotten stories, see jaw-dropping architecture, and visit several off-the-beaten path places, as well as iconic sites. Bring your camera – you’ll need it to photograph the beautifully preserved sgraffito architecture!
Whether it’s your first time in Telč or you’re a curious history buff eager to uncover the town’s hidden corners, this 90-minute walk will keep you captivated and have you yearning for more intriguing tales.
Tour Producer
Raymond and Krista White
Greetings and welcome! We are Raymond and Krista White, and our motto is travel, curiosity, and adventure. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience as diplomats and professional travelers, we specialize in finding off-the-beaten-path locations, uncovering hidden histories, and sharing compelling human-interest stories. Our time spent representing our country abroad taught us that the true heart of a place is rarely found on a postcard; it is found in the quiet streets and the voices of the past that still echo there today.
As storytellers, we have a knack for breathing life into history through the places and things we will visit and the people we will discuss. In short, our tours are unique and deviate from the standard walking tour models. Instead, we weave a compelling unfolding narrative throughout each of our walks. The places we will visit along each route are chapters in the larger, immersive story we are sharing with you.
Each of our routes is the result of meticulous research. We don't just show you landmarks; we invite you to step inside the narrative and literally walk through the very moments that shaped the world. We intentionally designed our walks to unfold this way. If you are intellectually curious and enjoy exploring a city’s hidden corners, we invite you to join us and learn something new. Whether you are a seasoned local or a first-time visitor, there is always more to learn.
The Vienna Tourist Board praised our tour, "Vienna and the Holocaust: From Tragedy to Justice," as a "Must-see walking tour in Vienna." When you have a moment, please also check out our website at www.whitehousetravel.com
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Duke Zachariáš of Hradec who transformed Telč
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Major Landmarks
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Telč Castle
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The Painted Ladies of Telč
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UNESCO World Heritage Town Square
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Hotel and Café Telč
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Telč Chateau
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Church of St. Jacob
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Muzeum techniky Telč
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Telč House
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Ulický rybník
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Kostel sv. Ducha
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Telč
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nám. Zachariáše z Hradce 71
Getting There
Route Overview
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Start locationNa Můstku 37, 588 56 Telč, Czechia -
Total distance1km -
Final locationSlavatovská 96, 588 56 Telč, Czechia -
Distance back to start location505.62m
Directions to Starting Point
The tour begins at Na Můstku 37 directly in front of Hotel Telč, a gorgeous Baroque building just steps away from the UNESCO recognized town square.
Public Parking is available at Svatoanenská 76, Podolí, 588 56 Telč, Czechia.
Tips
Places to stop along the way
Our tour begins in front of Hotel Telč which has an excellent cafe and incredible desserts. Our tour ends at the Restaurant U Hraběnky known for the best goulash in town. Both are well worth visiting before and after your tour!
Best time of day
This tour can be enjoyed anytime day or night.
Precautions
Be mindful of vehicular traffic and do not park in the town square as it is for residents only.
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