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Telc

Rank:

UNESCO

Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Czech Republic

Best of: Architecture, Baroque, Old Town

Description:

The houses in Telc, which stands on a hilltop, were originally built of wood. After a fire in the late 14th century, the town was rebuilt in stone, surrounded by walls and further strengthened by a network of artificial ponds. The town's Gothic castle was reconstructed in High Gothic style in the late 15th century. [More Details]

This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Telc", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.