Czech UNESCO Treasures New Title 2018 The entire CzechTourism edition in one place Prague Český Krumlov Telč Žďár nad Sázavou Cover photo: Telč P. 20 Bohemian Paradise – UNESCO Global Geopark Twelve architectonic sights and in the villages of the Hlinecko area, the traditional Ride of Kutná Hora Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape Holašovice Kroměříž historic centres. Five varied cultural the Kings in the Slovácko traditions and manifestations. Region, falconry, and the In addition, six biosphere reserves tradition of puppetry in the and one geopark. That sums up Czech Czech Republic and Slovakia. cultural and natural wealth in prestigious UNESCO also provides its lists under the patronage of UNESCO. protective auspices to nature. Pgs. 2–13 Six areas in the Czech UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic Republic – the Giant UNESCO stands for the Baroque Holy Trinity Mountains (Czech: the United Nations Column in Olomouc, the Krkonoše), the Třeboňsko Educational, Renaissance castle of area, the Křivoklátsko Scientific and Cultural Litomyšl or the functionalistic area, the Bohemian Forest Litomyšl Olomouc Třebíč Brno Organisation, which was Villa Tugendhat in Brno. (Czech: Šumava), the White founded in 1945. The Czech Nearly all artistic styles Carpathians (Czech: Bílé Falconry Carnival Republic actively participates are represented in the Czech Karpaty) and Lower Morava in the activities of this properties. (Czech: Dolní Morava) international organisation. – received the status of a After all, Czechoslovakia Moreover, Czech heritage biosphere reserve within belonged among the founding under the patronage the UNESCO Man and the Pgs. 14–15 countries. of UNESCO is literally Biosphere programme. Charm of UNESCO traditions within reach. The most Besides valuable natural With regard to its area and remote UNESCO sites are ecosystems, these places show number of inhabitants, the approximately 300 kilometres a harmonious relationship Czech Republic can boast of apart. Most of them can be between the environment and the fact that it ranks among purposefully linked during the people living there. Global Slovácko Verbuňk Ride of the Kings the countries with the a Czech cultural heritage UNESCO geopark Bohemian greatest concentration sightseeing trip. Paradise (Czech: Český ráj) of world heritage sites. focuses on getting to know An inscription in the It would be wrong to believe as well as the protection of UNESCO World Heritage List that the United Nations the geological, natural, and confirms the exceptionality only protect what people cultural heritage of the Earth. of the site and the need to can touch. UNESCO also Pgs. 16–20 UNESCO Natural wonders protect and maintain its promotes recognition and We hope that this guide to cultural and natural heritage protection of so-called the UNESCO treasures in the for future generations. immaterial (intangible) Czech Republic becomes heritage, which includes a source of inspiration A quarter of a century has traditions, knowledge for your trips. The world passed since the first sites and and skills. Among the appreciates Czech wonders. LoutkářstvíPuppetry Bohemian Forest (Šumava) White Carpathians Lower Morava places of the Czech Republic phenomena within the Discover them, too. were inscribed in the World territory of the Czech Giant Mountains (Krkonoše) Křivoklátsko Třeboň Basin Bohemian Paradise Heritage List maintained by Republic inscribed in the whc.unesco.org UNESCO. The first Czech Representative List of en.czech-unesco.org places inscribed were the Intangible Cultural Heritage Pgs. 21–24 Who else would like to expand historic centres of Prague, is Slovácko Verbuňk, a male the ranks of UNESCO World Český Krumlov and Telč. solo dance from the Slovácko Heritage? In the course of time, other Region, shrovetide door-to- places were added, such as door processions and masks #VisitCzechRepublic www.czechtourism.com 1 UNESCO World Heritage Prague Holašovice Holašovice Prague with Baroque sculptures of the 15th century, which still World Heritage List may be Sites and medieval towers, works. The Powder Tower considered as a culmination the National Theatre, (Czech: Prašná brána) is a part of many years of the legal Historic Centre of Prague Rudolfinum, cubist of the original fortification of vernacular heritage (1992) buildings, and countless the Old Town. The Municipal protection and, of course, stylistically diverse churches House (Czech: Obecní dům), the responsible approach of The historic centre of and monasteries, as well one of the most important Art the farm buildings’ owners. Prague is a unique urban as younger residential, Nouveau buildings of Prague, The layout of the village complex which includes commercial, and was built next to it at the demonstrates advanced level the historic Prague towns of administration buildings built beginning of the 20th century. of founders’ activities in the Old Town, the Josefov over the centuries on both rural landscape during the Jewish Quarter, New Town, banks of the Vltava River. In the metropolis you can peak phase of the mediaeval Lesser Town, Vyšehrad, and also find a complex of sights colonization of the Czech Hradčany. In Prague there are a number of the former Jewish Quarter, Lands. The ensemble of of architectonically significant now known as Josefov. farmhouses is centred around Among the cities in the Czech palaces with artistic gardens. The Old New Synagogue a large rectangular square Republic, Prague has held Wallenstein Palace (Czech: (Czech: Staronová synagoga) with the Chapel of St. John the supreme position as the Valdštejnský palác), which was is one of the oldest synagogues of Nepomuk. The houses metropolis from the Middle built together with a garden in Europe; its core dates and granaries mainly face Ages to the present. It has and a riding hall in 1623– back to the second half of the into the square with gabled fulfilled its representational 1630, is one of the largest 13th century. façades, while the courtyards role throughout its history ones. The Vrtba Garden are accessible through brick and still retains its character (Czech: Vrtbovská zahrada) Besides the Prague or stone entrance gates. as one of the most beautiful was established when architect Conservation Area, the World The village‘s structure has cities in the world. Prague‘s F. M. Kaňka was building Heritage List also includes been preserved from a period artistic, social, cultural, the palace. The sculptural the Průhonice Park and of modifications carried out and political significance is decoration was created by Castle. in the 19th century, when evident both in its grandiose M. B. Braun. it acquired a specific form Graceful medieval sights, fabulous squares or mediaeval foundations and www.prague.eu known as „Folk Baroque“. functionalist architecture. its extraordinary architectural The landmark of the Old Town www.pruhonickypark.cz This interesting artistic Twelve Bohemian heritage. The city holds Square in the centre of the style reflects the inspiration and Moravian world heritage sites are the a concentrated number of city is the Old Town Hall. of rural builders of urban world renowned landmarks It is decorated with a world- architecture, especially in its evidence of the history of mankind and the such as the Prague Castle, famous astronomical clock Holašovice Baroque and Neo-Classical cultural achievements of their era. They are the Charles Bridge dating back to the beginning elements. Holašovice Historic Come to see the annual definitely worth visiting. Cultural sights offer Village (1998) Traditional Old-Time Country Fair. It takes place an inspiring walk back to the past. Experience The South Bohemian in July and consists of a folk village of Holašovice fair with demonstrations of the beauty of various regions of the Czech is a representative of traditional and untraditional the large collection crafts from all over the Czech Republic and the genius loci of local places of comprehensively Republic and from abroad. preserved villages in the inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Czech Republic. www.holasovice.eu Holašovice has been highly Průhonice Park and Castle valued in literature for a long Prague, Old Town Square time, so its inclusion on the 2 Czech UNESCO Treasures www.czechtourism.com 3 UNESCO World Heritage stories teller tips: “Český Krumlov is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful small towns in Europe. In Český Krumlov, I would suggest you take your time to soak up the fairy tale atmosphere in the streets and pop into some of the small local shops and cafes – each has its own story to discover.” Michael Turtle /UNESCO World Heritage Journeys copywriter/ visitworldheritage.com Telč Český Krumlov Burgher houses in Telč the intact connection to the facades of Renaissance, Český surrounding landscape. Telč Baroque or Classicist styles. A large Jesuit palace was Krumlov th A Gothic castle was generously Historic Centre of Telč built in the 17 century with remodelled into a palace-style (1992) the Church of the Name of residence in the Renaissance Jesus, and in the 18th century Historic Centre of Český Krumlov (1992) style, which was completed in the Telč appeals to each visitor the town was decorated with Baroque era. The Masquerade through its grandiose many sculptures including The unique look of Český Hall, which Josef Lederer composition of castle, a Marian column. Krumlov is predetermined decorated with illusive ball scenes church buildings, and by its position in the in 1748, is well worth visiting. burgher houses. The A visit to the historic centre, meanders of the Vltava The castle theatre is one of the unique historic centre which is inscribed in the River. oldest ones and represents the developed throughout World Heritage List, can most comprehensively preserved the centuries inside an be connected, for example, The town and its historic centre Baroque theatre stage of this unchanging layout defined with the Historical Fair, with numerous significant kind in the world. The castle has by a fortification system which takes place in architectonic sights represent an five courtyards, contain over formed by ponds, moats, autumn.