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Třebíč – A Unique UNESCO Landmark

Visit a town with a rich history of Jewish settlement that has been included on the prestigious UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. The list includes the St. Procopius’ basilica, the Jewish cemetery and the Jewish Quarter, which is special and exceptional for a number of reasons. Above all, it is a unique testimony to the history of local Jewish settlement and its influence on the area. The first references to Jewish settlement in Třebíč date from the first half of the 14th century. It is not known exactly when the Jewish Quarter was created. However, its construction was influenced by building regulations issued by the nobility in the second half of the 16th century. The number of houses and families grew to the point where in the middle of the 19th century it was home to one of the largest Jewish communities in Moravia. However, we are mainly able to appreciate the place’s beauty today, as Třebíč’s Jewish Quarter is perhaps the best preserved conservation zone of its kind in the whole of Europe. It boasts very dense development, valuable public passages within houses, corner arcades and similar treasures. The entire quarter comprises over 120 dwelling houses, as well as former Jewish institutions such as a town hall, school, rabbinate and poorhouse. In 2003 it was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Třebíč’s are the only Jewish landmarks outside Jerusalem to have achieved this distinction. There really are no such well-preserved and beautiful quarters anywhere else outside Israel. Its two main streets, countless little side streets, two synagogues, rabbinate and town hall are literally a feast for the eyes and the senses. It is not just an architectural landmark, either. Visitors are enchanted more than anything by its atmosphere and genius loci, which are incredibly powerful. As one walks among the houses one’s mind wanders to a bygone age, when the local Jewish community was one of the most significant in the Czech lands.  

Itinerary

8:30 Departure from Prague 10:30 Arrival to Třebíč 10:45 – 12:00 Guided tour in Jewish quarter 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch at Restaurant Hotel Joseph1698 13:00 – 14:00 Guided tour in Jewish Cemetery and St. Procopius’ basilica 14:15 – 15:00 Transfer to Telč 15:15 – 16:45 Guided tour in Telč + cofee/tea and cake 16:45 Departure for Prague 18:45 Arrival in Prague  

Highlights

  • Visit to the only stand-alone Jewish landmark on the UNESCO List outside the State of Israel
  • Well-preserved Jewish Quarter with guided tours and traditional festivals of Jewish culture
  • Good accessibility from the Prague-Vienna motorway
  Starting point: Prague Duration: approx. 9 hours Group size: minimum 7 persons

 

What is included in the price

  • Professional tour guide
  • Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
  • Entrance fees to monuments included as per itinerary
  • Lunch in Třebíč
  • Coffe / tea and cake in Telč
  • Magni Guide Publication

What is not included in tour price

  • Transportati
  • Accommodation
  • Air transportation
  • Meals and beverages
  • Passenger trip cancellation insurance (details sent with reservation form)
  • Gratuities for tour manager, and driver
  • Cultural entertainment
 

Cultural and other events in tour locations are optional

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Price is netto per person, including VAT, fees include: entrance fees, Magni book guide, 1x lunch Entrance fees: Jewish quarter tour, Jewish Cemetery and St. Procopius' basilica Become a partner