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East Bohemia & Vysočina — 3 Days

A compact three-day UNESCO route linking Renaissance urban heritage with Santini’s extraordinary pilgrimage architecture.

3 days3 stopsModerate pace
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The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Renaissance Litomyšl

Litomyšl

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    Litomyšl Castle

    A refined Renaissance arcade castle famous for its sgraffito façades and connection with composer Bedřich Smetana. Built in the sixteenth century for the Pernštejn family, Litomyšl Castle is an outstanding Central European adaptation of an Italian Renaissance palace. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Litomyšl or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
    Price
    Courtyard and interior tours have separate conditions; check the current ticket offer
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Interior routes are seasonal and restoration work can alter access.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
Day 2

Telč

Telč

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    Telč Historic Centre

    A compact UNESCO-listed town square framed by colourful Renaissance and Baroque gabled houses, ponds and a chateau. After a medieval fire, Telč was reshaped by Renaissance rebuilding while retaining its older street plan and defensive ponds. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Telč or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
    Price
    The public square is free; chateau, towers and museums have separate admission
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    The town centre is always walkable, while monuments and interiors follow seasonal schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
Day 3

Zelená Hora

Žďár nad Sázavou

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    Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora

    Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel’s extraordinary star-shaped pilgrimage church above Žďár nad Sázavou. Built in the early eighteenth century, the church combines Baroque and Gothic ideas in a highly symbolic five-pointed plan devoted to St John of Nepomuk. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Žďár nad Sázavou or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Exterior access and interior admission arrangements differ; check current visitor information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Interior access follows current opening, worship and restoration schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.