Location: Trebic
Top Things to do in Trebic
Top 10 Things to do in Trebic, Czech Republic
Třebíč (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtr̝̊ɛbiːtʃ] ( listen); German: Trebitsch) is a town in the Moravian part of the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic.
Restaurants in Trebic
1. Bazilika svateho Prokopa
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Raymond W - Chengdu, China
Trebic is famous these days mostly for its well-preserved Jewish quarter along the river. However admirable this preservation of Jewish heritage is, this magnificent basilica threatens to upstage it.
This basilica, which is also part of the World Heritage site, is one of the more remarkable churches in this part of the world. It features a Romanesque portal which is fairly well-preserved and an exceptionally well-preserved Romanesque crypt, which is extremely impressive once illuminated with mood lighting.
The Gothic vaulting of the roof are also impressive. Unfortunately, the tours are only in Czech but the guide translated into English to the extent of her abilities.
Entrance to the church costs 80 Czech crowns.
2. Jewish Cemetery Trebic
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Raymond W - Chengdu, China
Let me just start by saying that this is a solemn Jewish cemetery in which many victims of the Nazi Holocaust reside, including former inmates of the infamous Auschwitz death camp. In that sense, I do not feel entirely comfortable classifying this as an "attraction" at all.
But it is somewhere you should visit if you come to the little town of Trebic, as it helps to put history in context. Jewish people had been living in this town for hundreds of years, in generally peaceful co-existence with their Czech neighbours, until the Nazis arrived and this ancient Jewish settlement was destroyed.
The cemetery is a beautiful place with pine trees and creeping ivy running over the walls and ground. There are numerous graves and tombs from many centuries, some of the, neglected, and some belonging to Holocaust victims.
Basically, this is a solemn place but it is not as harrowing as a trip to Auschwitz or another death camp.
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By rm1003 - Manchester, United Kingdom
There are two Synagogues in Trebic one called the Front Synagogue located at 12 Tiché Square which today unfortunately is being used as a Church. The second Synagogue is called the Rear Synagogue is located at 43 Blahoslavova Street which has been restored very well by the local municipality and is open to tourists like ourselves.
Trebic is a 2 hour drive from Prague and the Synagogue is located in the Old Jewish Quarter. Jewish people lived in Trebic for many centuries and Jewish life in Trebic came to an abrupt end in 1942 when the Nazis deported the Jews to the Concentration Camps and then murdered them. At the back of the Synagogue is a memorial with the names of locals Jews who were killed in WW2.
The one thing that struck us during the visit to the Jewish Quarter was the lack of any memorial outdoors in the Jewish Quarter to the Jewish inhabitants that lived there that were killed by the Nazis. I thought to myself if it were not for the Nazis then Jewish people would still be living today in the Jewish Quarter as they had been for hundreds of years.
The cost of entry to the Rear Synagogue was just 2 Euros and we also paid for a tour guide. I must say the Synagogue tour guide was extremely informative as well as sympathetic to the Jewish history of the place.
The Synagogue has a real wow factor when we walked in as it has high ceilings, beautiful architecture and the paintings of prayers on the walls and ceilings are just amazing to look at.
The Ark is empty and they have a porioches (curtain) covering where the Ark was located. The Torah scroll is on display upstairs.
Upstairs in what was formerly the ladies gallery is currently an exhibition and displays of the history of the Synagogue and of the Jewish Quarter as well as the Jewish Cemetery. They also have an amazing interactive model which is an actual replica of the whole Jewish Quarter. You can press the buttons and the respective building lights up and information about that building is given. This was very impressive.
The house next door to the Synagogue (entrance through the upstairs of the Synagogue) was a Jewish house which has been restored to its original state. It has original furniture, kitchen, bedroom, clothes and one can see how they actually lived and what they ate.
We were very impressed by all the displays and the amount of money that must have been put into restoring the Synagogue and employing staff to keep it open to the public. I highly recommend visiting the Rear Synagogue.
4. Malovany Dum
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
5. Kostel Svateho Martina
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By BPwayfarer - Budapest, Hungary
The church was built in the 13th century. It has gone through many reconstructions and extensions before reaching its present form. Its tower is adorned with a huge clock, a dial of 5.5 meter as a diameter, one of the biggest in Europe. It is a short walk away from the Jewish quarter, after crossing river Jihlava.
6. Alternator - ekotechnicke centrum Trebic
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Katerina H - Prague, Czech Republic
The science centrum in Trebic is not interesting only for its exhibits but also for the industrial architecture of the building (former black oil boiler). You can find there some unique pieces from the history of Trebic which is closely linked to the shoemaking. But the biggest part of the interactive installation is connected to the various energy resources. We had great time there while generating our own electricity with bicycles, driving foot-powered car and the best part definitely was Science on a Sphere! The projection of planets on the carbon ball is unbelievably realistic! Great value for the admission !
7. Masarykova Vyhlidka
8. Rozhledna Na Pekelnem kopci
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5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Tomas M
Tuto rozhlednu můžeme s čistým svědomím doporučit.Super výhled a navíc vypadá moc hezky. My jsme šli i s kočárem z Třebíče a nezabralo nám to více jak hodinu a půl.
9. Vetrny Mlyn
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4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Alexey B - Prague, Czech Republic
Old windmill is situated 20 minutes from the center of Třebíč. It was built in 1836. Nice attraction. It is not so popular but if You have free time it is recommended for visiting.
10. Czech Jewish Experience
Czech Jewish Experience is a local travel agency that offers an opportunity to experience Jewish culture. You will get a chance to bake your own Jewish cookies, learn Jewish dances or taste local Jewish food and kosher wine. All these activities take place in historic Jewish houses. You will have your personal guide, meet local people and learn about interesting history of the Jewish Quarter.
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