Planning and Management of Historic Cities – a Czech Approach and Example of a World Heritage City of TELČ

Telč is a Moravian medieval town, founded in the 13 Century as a fortified place with two castle-fortresses, town wall and lakes around, Fig.1. The lower castle, first Gothic, was rebuilt in the 16 century into a Renaissance chateau with rich well preserved interiors. In the 17 and 18 centuries the city was enriched with Baroque churches and sculptures, mostly built by Jesuits. The Gothic period is apparent in the St.Jacob’s Church with Gothic frescoes and the Church of Mary’s Assumption in the Old Town. The Church of the Holy Spirit with a Roman tower dates back to the 13 century. A unique, well-preserved complex of Renaissance and Baroque houses on the main square form one of the most important Czech architectural monuments. The city was listed by UNESCO in 1992 as a World Heritage City.