Top Things to do in Vysocina Region
Top 10 Things to do in Vysocina Region, Czech Republic
Discover the best top things to do in Vysocina Region, Czech Republic including Historic Centre of Telc, Zoo Jihlava, Bazilika svateho Prokopa, Pernstejn Castle, State Chateau Telc (Statni zamek Telc), Zamek Zdar nad Sazavou, Poutni Kostel Sv. Jana Nepomuckeho Na Zelene Hore, Jewish Cemetery Trebic, Jihlava Underground, Rear Synagogue - Zadni Synagogue.
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1. Historic Centre of Telc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By eilonglen - Ashkelon, Israel
We spent two nights in this tiny but lovingly restored Renaissance town, dating back to the 14th century and established as a water fortress by Zacharias of Hradek. Over the following centuries the ownership of the town passed through various prominent Czech families, ending with the Lichtensteins in the early 20th century.
Home to a mere 6000 permanent residents, this UNESCO-rated gem has been painstakingly revitalized to its original Baroque, Renaissance glory, resplendent in its pastel-hued facades and Sgraffito decor. Surrounded by numerous eateries and tiny souvenir shops, it has become a tourist favorite in the Bohemian/Moravian highlands.
The impressively-ample Namesti Zachariaste z Hradec (square) is graced with beautiful statuary and the magnificent Mariann column, as well as religiously-themed statuary and fish-pond. The square is dominated by the State Chateau at the far end and the soaring, 50 meter Tower of the Holy Spirit at the main arched entry-port.
A great pity that a totally-unnecessary private car-park was permitted to blight such a pristine historical treasure...
A must-visit when touring this part of the country.
2. Zoo Jihlava
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By Mikhail1979 - Prague, Czech Republic
Wow, thats a real zoo! Even Prague zoo is the best one in Europe, Jihlava zoo deserves the best words : children friendly, logic, perfect for half day visit. Relatively cheap, great infrastructure, WC every 200 meters. All animals looks quite happy (except of birds). Food, drinks, milk and honey are everywhere. Real pleasure and experience. Take a camera - you will take the best emotions out if Jihlava zoo!
Time of visit: 2-4 hours
Price: 200-300 KC per person (ticket for adult 100 Kc + food + souvenirs)
3. Bazilika svateho Prokopa
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Pernstejn Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By TyrillaB
Quite a climb to this castle, up a steep path from the parking lot to the castle, then many stairs into the castle and then many stairs in the castle including some winding ones without handrails. Easy to see why this castle was successfully defended. However the views of the countryside are spectacular. The castle itself is interesting. The tours are in Czech but they have a nice English language guide to read on the tour. Lots of history here, one of the nicest Castles I have seen.
5. State Chateau Telc (Statni zamek Telc)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By PavlaPavla - Chrudim, Czech Republic
The Telč Chateau is open for public. There are two exhibition routes: The first shows Renaissance halls (admission 140,- CZK per adult) and the second leads through the flat of the last castle owners (admission 100,- CZK per adult). Both of them are fantastic!
Photos without flash are allowed.
There are seasonal Exhibitions, too. Curently it is an exhibition about the movie The Proud Princess. Admission for the exhibition is 100,- CZK per adult.
If you are going to visit only open air areas (the court and the garden) you have to pay 10,- CZK.
The Telč Chateau is more than worthy of being one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
6. Zamek Zdar nad Sazavou
Overall Ratings
5 based on 104 reviews
The New Generation Museum The expositions on the ground level are dedicated to the Cistercian Order and dark Middle Ages; the upper level contains collections of exhibits from the beautiful, colorful world of Baroque. Step into the dark forest where the brave monks built their rst monastery. Experience one day in the life of a monk or discover the beauty of Cistercian artworks. Thanks to the kaleidoscope, you will be able to move to the era of prosperity, nourishing arts, sciences, and architecture, i.e. the era of Baroque. Meet Abbot Vejmluva, the bygone monastery’s outstanding personality and the brilliant architect Jan Blažej Santini, or explore the mathematical mysteries of The Pilgrimage Church of St. John Nepomuk at Zelena hora. The New Generation Museum is not only a museum, it is the key to comprehending the complex of the former monastery and the current castle in Žďár nad Sázavou as a whole. A er the visit, you will have all the indications for your tour in your hand!
Reviewed By MayaPragueGuide - Prague, Czech Republic
I have visited the multi-media New Generation Museum in Zdar nad Sazavou with my family when we were traveling from Prague to the South Moravia. For foreign visitors it would make a sense to visit this Museum when they drive from Prague in direction to Vienna and/or Bratislava and make a sightseeing stop on the way. It is nearly 2 hours drive from Prague. I have heart many great things about this multi-media exposition depicting history of a former monastery, the story of the patron Saint John from Nepomuk (yes, it is the same St John from the Charles bridge in Prague where visitors make a secret wish by touching the statue...), Baroque architecture by the architect Santini...etc. I was amazed by the exhibition and love it from the beginning till the end. So artistic and the music was fantastic, too! I would like to know what is the music played when you press Nr.33 on the audio guide? I have listen to it again and again for at least 10 times! Once again - congratulations! It's a great piece of work!
7. Poutni Kostel Sv. Jana Nepomuckeho Na Zelene Hore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimir_Thomson - Prague, Czech Republic
Not far from the D1 motorway Prague-Brno. Worth making a detour.
Sitting on a top of a hill at Zelena hora. Built by Jan Blazej Santini - Aichel who was using mathematic symbolism and pure geometric shapes providing an amazing view from outside (must be even more amazing from the air).
Worth going inside for a guided tour (about 30-45 minutes).
8. Jewish Cemetery Trebic
Overall Ratings
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.
9. Jihlava Underground
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Overall Ratings
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.
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