Telč

Tiny Telč in the Vysočina region of Moravia is probably the most beautiful town in Czechia, thanks to its unique historical central square. 

Náměstí Zachariáše z Hradce is ringed by preserved and restored Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque facades, including arcades and richly detailed sgraffito houses. A Marian column was erected in the 18th century. 

The uniqueness of the triangular space has attracted world-heritage listing for the town. Its story goes back to at least the 12th century but its population never grew beyond several thousand people, a factor that has helped preserve it so faithfully. 

It is almost surrounded by the ponds that helped protect it from the damaging Hussite Wars and Thirty Years War and the gardens that encircle the entire ensemble enhance the beauty of the scene today. 

The square memorialises the cultured Renaissance aristocrat who built the small castle with a decorated ceremonial hall that became his rural residence. He also built a burial chapel for himself and his wife with a stunningly ornate interior including stucco and painted details.