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Czechia UNESCO has registered 16 sites on the World Heritage list and 14 on the tentative list.
Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.
More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Czechia and the corresponding map.
Czechia UNESCO list
- Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region
- Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž
- Historic Centre of Český Krumlov
- Historic Centre of Prague
- Historic Centre of Telč
- Holašovice Historic Village
- Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc
- Jewish Quarter and St Procopius’ Basilica in Třebíč
- Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec
- Landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at Kladruby nad Labem
- Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape
- Litomyšl Castle
- Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora
- The Great Spa Towns of Europe
- Tugendhat Villa in Brno
- Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Czechia UNESCO Map
Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Czechia.
Description
- Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region – a region that spans the border between the Czech Republic and Germany and is known for its rich history of mining and metallurgy.
- Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž – a baroque castle and gardens that date back to the 17th century, located in the town of Kroměříž.
- Historic Centre of Český Krumlov – a well-preserved medieval town in the South Bohemian Region, known for its narrow streets, historic buildings, and castle.
- Historic Centre of Prague – featuring stunning architecture and historical landmarks such as the Charles Bridge and Old Town Square.
- Historic Centre of Telč – a picturesque town that features a well-preserved Renaissance town square and other historic buildings.
- Holašovice Historic Village – a well-preserved example of traditional South Bohemian architecture in Holašovice.
- Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc – a Baroque monument that dates back to the 18th century and is considered one of the finest examples of its kind.
- Jewish Quarter and St Procopius’ Basilica in Třebíč – a historic Jewish quarter and Christian basilica that reflect the coexistence of Jewish and Christian cultures in the region.
- Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec – a well-preserved medieval town with stunning Gothic architecture and historical landmarks such as the Sedlec Ossuary.
- The landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at Kladruby nad Labem – a historic stud farm breeding ceremonial carriage horses since the 16th century.
- Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape – a beautiful cultural landscape that features a variety of architectural styles and beautiful gardens and parks.
- Litomyšl Castle – a Renaissance castle that dates back to the 16th century and is known for its beautiful architecture and art collections.
- Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora – a Baroque church built in the early 18th century and known for its unique architectural design.
- The Great Spa Towns of Europe – a collection of historic spa towns that are known for their beautiful architecture and natural springs, including Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázně.
- Tugendhat Villa in Brno – a modernist villa built in the early 20th century and known for its innovative design and use of materials.
- Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe – a collection of forests that have remained largely untouched for thousands of years, representing the continent’s primeval beech ecosystems.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Czechia have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.
Sites on the Tentative List
- Renaissance Houses at Slavonice
- Paper Mill at Velké Losiny
- Fishpond Network in the Trebon Basin
- Český ráj (Czech Paradise) Rock Cities
- Sites of Great Moravia: Slavonic Fortified Settlement at Mikulcice – Church of St.Margaret at Kopčani
- The Industrial Complexes at Ostrava
- The Fortress of Terezín
- The Spa at Luhacovice
- The Betlém Rock Sculptures near Kuks
- The Karlstejn Castle
- Extension of the World Heritage Site “Historic Centre of Prague” with the important Monuments in its Vicinity
- Mountain-top Hotel and Television Transmitter Ještěd
- Žatec – the Hops Town
- Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Prague-Bubeneč
