The complete travel guide to 17 UNESCO world heritage sites in the Czech Republic (2024)
Explore the 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic and discover what makes them so special. Practical guide including travel tips, and best places to visit from Prague.
The Czech Republic might be a small country, but it is currently in the top 10 countries with the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe.
These sites are recognized for their historic value and cultural significance, and they serve as a testament to the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of the Czech Republic.
From the medieval castle in Cesky Krumlov and Gothic cathedral in Kutna Hora to the picturesque towns of Holasovice and natural landscapes in Jizera Mountains, the UNESCO heritage sites have been attracting visitors from all over the world for more than 30 years.
In this blog post, I wanted to explore the 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic and discover what makes them so special. Over the years, I’ve visited most of the places on the UNESCO list (and some like Cesky Krumlov, the beautiful Slavonice Town or the Spa towns many times over), but there are still a few I haven’t had the chance to see, like the Holasovice Village in South Bohemia.
History of UNESCO Site Listings in the Czech Republic
The first to be honoured with entry into the UNESCO list were Prague, Český Krumlov, and Telč in the early 1990s. The latest additions are the Jizera Mountains Forests and West Bohemian spas (since 2021) and the most recent addition (18 September 2023) is the historic hop-making and brewery town Zatec and surrounding hop-growing areas.
What does it mean to be listed on the UNESCO list?
Being listed on UNESCO World Heritage Sites means that a site, place, or monument has been recognized by UNESCO as having outstanding universal value and cultural significance.
UNESCO, or the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is responsible for identifying and preserving cultural and natural heritage sites around the world. Being listed on the World Heritage List not only recognizes the value of a site but also helps to promote its preservation and conservation for future generations.
I’m mentioning this, because being UNESCO-listed doesn’t mean being the most beautiful or perfectly preserved or the best place to visit.
For example, last time I visited Kromeriz Gardens the viewing balustrades were being extensively repaired (and therefore closed, so we didn’t get the best views). The Pilgrims Church at Zdar nad Sazavou is covered with scaffolding and most of the area is closed off for visitors as repairs are being done (plus the best view of the star shape is from the air…).
The Litomysl castle roof is currently also being repaired, so I ended up with a scenic crane in all my photos. You’ll walk through some streets of Marianske Lazne and you will wonder how was this town ever chosen? It’s not because all the streets are beautiful, but because they are historic and need protecting.
What I’m saying is that if these places didn’t need saving, they wouldn’t be picked, which is why you might often see repairs being done, excavations carried out and the sites might not look their best.
How to visit Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic
Some of the main sites are destination towns in their own right, so they are probably on your list to see already – such as Prague, Kutna Hora or Cesky Krumlov. Other sites are probably too small to visit just on their own (such as Holasovice or the Church of St. John of Nepomuk), so they are best combined with other sites or towns around them.
And then there are sites that are simply too far to travel on a day trip from Prague – such as Kromeriz, so they are best combined together if you want to make a stop-over trip.
I’ve given you tips on how to visit each site from Prague (and how far each site is from Prague) since I know that’s where most visitors are starting from (and me, since I live in Prague).
Whilst you can take organised tours to some of these places (such as Cesky Krumlov or Kutna Hora), I’ve done all the visits independently using public transport.
The trains run regularly from Prague Main Train Station or you can take bus from Florenc Station in the centre of Prague (Florenc Underground station).
UNESCO historical sites close to Prague
Whilst all the UNESCO sites can be visited during one day trip from Prague, if you are up for a very long day, not all are going to be practical to visit in one day. If you are pressed for time, start with the sites close to Prague or visit one town that will give you a flavour for how the other sites can look like (although of course, all sites are very special and individual in their own right).
I’ve included travel time by public transport one way (if you have car the journey might not necessarily be shorter).
- Prague centre, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge etc
- Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Prague-Bubeneč (tentative list) – 30 min
- Karlstejn Castle (tentative list) – 40 min
- Pruhonice Castle & Park – 1 hr
- Kladruby – 1 hr
- Kutna Hora – 1 hr +
- Zatec – 1,5 hrs
- Litomysl – 2 hrs
- Trebon Ponds + Trebon town – 2 hrs
- Nepomuk Pilgrimage Church – 2 hrs
- Olomouc – 2-2,5 hrs
- Brno – 2,5 – 3,5 hrs
- Marianske Lazne, Karlovy Vary, Frantiskovi Lazne – 2 – 3 hrs
Telc – Historical Centre (since 1992)
Telc is a picture-perfect town. The main centre has rows of pretty Renaissance and Baroque houses and the whole town is enclosed by a system of ponds. The Gothic castle was rebuilt in the Renaissance style at the end of the 16th century.
HOW TO VISIT
Telc is about 3 – 3.5 hours by train or bus from Prague, which is just about doable as a very long day trip from Prague.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT TO TELC
If you want to see a similarly beautiful town, I’d recommend that you visit Litomysl (see below). It’s also UNESCO heritage listed and it’s a little bit closer to Prague (2 hrs by train one way). Another beautifully preserved town with a smaller square is Zatec, which is also UNESCO listed and is only 1,5 hrs by direct bus from Prague (see below for directions).
Cesky Krumlov – Historical Centre (since 1992)
The bends of the Vltava river together with the Polečnice creek, created a unique environment in which the medieval centre of Český Krumlov is situated. The Český Krumlov Castle is the second-largest castle complex in the country, after Prague Castle. It includes a Baroque castle park with a riding hall, a summerhouse, and a revolving theatre stage.
The castle also has one of the 4 only existing baroque theatres still in working order (the second one is in Litomysl Castle). The whole town is a maze of quirky streets, little squares with churches and independent shops.
HOW TO VISIT
The town is just over 3 hours by train or bus from Prague and it’s fairly easy to get to Cesky Krumlov by public transport. There are direct regular buses by RegioJet Student Agency from Andel Smichov – Prague 5 District. Cesky Krumlov is very popular with day tourists, so if you want to avoid the crowds, visit during weekdays and slightly off-season if you can. The castle is closed during the winter season and always closed on Mondays, but the town is still beautiful to visit any time.
Praha – Historical Centre (since 1992) & Pruhonice Castle (since 2010)
The centre of Prague together with Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the Old Town Astronomical Clock, the National Theater, and the Old Jewish Cemetery became the Czech Republic’s first monument on the UNESCO list. In 2010, the beautiful Pruhonice Castle Park on the southeastern outskirts of the city was also added to the list.
HOW TO VISIT
Pruhonice is about 1 hr away by local town bus from Prague (see the link above for detailed directions, photos and what to see in Pruhonice).
Zdar nad Sazavou – Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk on the Green Hill (since 1994)
The purpose of the building, financed by the local Cistercian monastery, was primarily to celebrate Jan Nepomucky as a powerful patron and saint, whose canonization happened during the time of the church’s founding.
The church was built between 1719 and 1722 in the shape of a star which was a sort of signature style that the Baroque builder Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel used on all his buildings. This is the only building that looks like a star, but other buildings have star shapes incorporated into the ceiling or elsewhere in the building.
The number five is a symbolic number linked with the legend of St. Nepomuk. The floor plan of the church is in the shape of a five-pointed star, the church has five entrances, five altar niches, ten chapels around the central space, the main altar has five stars and five angels.
This symbolism represents the five wounds of Christ, but also the five letters in the Latin word “tacui” (I was silent) and especially the five stars in the martyr’s halo, which, according to the same legend appeared in the Vltava River (John of Nepomuk was tortured and thrown into the Vltava River from Charles Bridge, because he didn’t want to share the Queen’s secret).
You can also see the former Cistercian monastery of Studnice Blahoslavené Panny Marie close by, the Žďár Castle and park, and a stone Baroque bridge over the Stržský stream.
HOW TO VISIT
Zdar nad Sazavou is 2 hrs away by a direct train from Prague Main Train Station (no need to change). Zdar is a small historic town in its own right and you can also visit the nearby Zdar nad Sazavou chateau with park.
The Pilgrimage church is about 3 km away from the train station (you will be walking through part of the town and the historic centre). There are also lovely river walks in either direction as Zdar is on the river Sazava (‘nad’ means upon). All of this makes it a great day out from Prague with the bonus of seeing a very beautiful and unusual place.
Kutna Hora – Historical Centre, St. Barbara’s Cathedral and Cathedral of the Virgin Mary in Sedlec (since 1995)
In medieval times, Kutna Hora was the richest city in the Kingdom of Bohemia, competing in power even with Prague and this was because of silver mining and special kings privileges such as silver coins mint press.
Today, you can admire this beautiful medieval town with its quirky streets, squares and beautiful churches. The most outstanding site is the Late Gothic St. Barbara’s Cathedral, the Coins Mint Building, the Italian Court Castle, the Stone House, and the Monastery of the Order of St. Vortislava.
In the Sedlec quarter, there is a five-nave Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist and the Church of All Saints with the famous bone ossuary.
HOW TO VISIT
Kutna Hora is 1-1.5 hr from Prague by bus or train. If you go by train, you can visit the Sedlec Church first and then continue to the Kutna Hora town. There are also green walks around the town if you want to escape the crowds. Kutna Hora is definitely doable as a day trip from Prague, but since there is so much to see, it’s still a jam-packed day out so start your day early.
Lednice and Valtice Castle Park complex (since 1996)
The magnificent castles of Lednice and Valtice are linked by a park that’s nearly 300 km 2 and is filled with surprise buildings and sculptures. This amazing landscape was created by the Lichtenstein family during the 18th and 19th centuries. It includes forests, ponds and various small structures such as the Temple of Apollo and Diana, the Minaret, Janův Castle, an aqueduct, the Chapel of St. Hubert, and the Moorish Waterworks.
HOW TO VISIT
The Lednice & Valtice area is over 3.5 hrs away from Prague by train with a changeover in Breclav. There are direct trains from Prague Main Train Station to Breclav (3 hrs ) and then local train or bus that takes 15-20 minutes. This makes it for a very long day out and since there are also two large castles to visit (unless you just want to look around) and the park is quite spread out, it might be better to stay in the area and make this a 2-day trip. You can also visit Olomouc on the way back as it’s about 2 hrs from Breclav by train or Kromeriz.
Holasovice Village (since 1998)
Simply composed, yet picturesque houses along an elongated village green, with a small pond in the middle – this is the beautifully preserved Holasovice village. If you are looking for a typical example of rural Baroque architecture, the small village of Holašovice under the Blanský Les will not disappoint you. This folk architectural style from the 19th century charmingly combines ornamental elements of Baroque, Classicist, and Neo-Romanesque architecture. In the village, where about 140 permanent residents live, there are 24 listed farmsteads, including the old family estate of Selský dvůr with a permanent exhibition of how people used to live and about the history of the village.
HOW TO VISIT
Holasovice Village is about 3 hrs away from Prague. I would suggest combining your visit with Ceske Budejovice, because you need to change there anyway and because Ceske Budejovice is a historic town which is worth visiting. Take bus or train to Ceske Budejovice and then a local bus to Holasovice (about 40 minutes) from Ceske Budejovice.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN’T GET TO HOLASOVICE
Holasovice is quite far away for a day trip from Prague, so if you want to have a look at some beautifully preserved village buildings closer to Prague, you can also visit the Trebiz Village (50 minutes by local bus from Prague – Veleslavin) or the Village Skansen in Prelouc nad Labem (50 min local bus from Prague – Cerny Most).
Trebiz Village is very unique because it’s an actual village that’s been preserved, so you walk around with the guide who opens some of the houses around the little square and pond. The rest of the houses are private and people still live there although all village is listed as a historic site.
The Village Skanzen in Prelouc nad Labem is the largest skansen close to Prague and you can see (and visit) different styles of village cottages, old-fashioned dwellings, schools or chapels from different times. The Skansen is always beautifully decorated for Easter and Christmas (and different folk celebrations throughout the year), so it’s perfect to visit any time of the year.
Kromeriz Castle and Gardens (since 1998)
The castle, built on older foundations in the 17th century, represents an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Central European Baroque residence of the high nobility and its associated gardens: the Castle Garden in a natural English landscape style and the early Baroque Flower Garden.
The gardens are divided into different sections and you can easily spend half a day there. When I visited last summer, the newly renovated herb garden was just starting to look established, but I couldn’t visit the viewing steps and walls as these were under reconstruction.
Also whilst the gardens are interesting and historic, they are mainly made with shrubs and trees and the only flowering plants are at the beginning of the garden. It’s here you have the greenhouse and inside the intricate patterns made out of the hedge plants. I’m just mentioning this, in case you are expecting a flower garden.
HOW TO VISIT
Kromeriz is 3-4 hrs away from Prague, depending on what time of the day you leave Prague. The quickest journey is by train with one changeover in Hulin. There are no direct trains or buses. The town is easy enough to visit in one day, but allowing for the travel makes it an extremely long day. If you have the time, you might like to stay for a few days in the area and visit other towns and castles nearby, such as Olomouc.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT TO KROMERIZ
Since Kromeriz is not exactly a day trip from Prague, you might not have the time to visit. To give you an idea of a similar type of garden (although much smaller), you can visit the Baroque Vrtba Garden in Prague where you can see the garden from a higher-up area than in Kromeriz and take beautiful photos).
Litomysl Castle and Castle complex (since 1999)
The unique Renaissance castle, built in the 16th century by the Pernštejn family, shows how the Italian palace style was adapted to local Bohemian conditions, including those on a smaller scale and using local materials.
The castle has the original Baroque family theatre (there are only 4 in the whole world and the Czech Republic has 2 – one here and the second one is in Cesky Krumlov). Opposite the castle, there is an old brewery, which is the birthplace of composer Bedřich Smetana.
There are also beautifully laid French gardens. The castle is right next to the historic Litomysl centre with a number of magnificent churches, squares, and streets.
I was completely surprised by Litomysl; you will be, too!
HOW TO VISIT
Litomysl is just over 2 hrs away from Prague by train (or a combination of fast train to Chocen and local bus to Litomysl). The main town is very pretty too and if you can’t make it to Telc, you can see similarly built and decorated houses in the main square. Litomysl has the longest square (over 500 metres) in the Czech Republic, so that’s pretty special too.
Olomouc – Holy Trinity Column (since 2000)
The Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc, which includes a lot of individual sculptures, reliefs, and even a chapel, was built by local artists and craftsmen between 1716 and 1754.
It celebrates the Catholic Church, faith, and God as a gratitude for the end of the plague epidemic from 1714 to 1716. It’s 35 meters high and it’s the tallest sculpture (or a column) in the whole Czech Republic.
HOW TO VISIT
Olomouc is only 2 – 2.5 hrs away from Prague by direct fast train (no need to change), which makes it a great day out from Prague.
Whilst traipsing across half the Czech Republic to see a baroque column might not be a good enough reason to visit, I promise you the whole town is pretty special to visit. There are plenty of old and historic houses, palaces, churches and quirky streets and squares to explore.
Plus there are a lot of lovely local cafes and restaurants, art galleries and the tram will take you from the train station directly to the centre in about 5 minutes. If you are on the trail of David Cerny sculptures in Prague, you can see one of his newer sculptures sitting on the top of the town gallery museum in the centre of Olomouc.
Brno – Villa Tugendhat (since 2002)
At first glance, this looks like a slightly futuristic – boxy – house built in a simple white style. But the reality is that this interesting panel house was built almost a hundred years ago!
Villa Tugendhat was built between 1929 and 1930 based on the design of the German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The generously designed, three-story building with a spacious garden is considered an exceptional example of functionalist style in contrast to the housing crisis, which was in Brno between the two world wars.
HOW TO VISIT
Brno is 2,5-3,5 hours away from Prague – depending on the type of train or bus and there are regular direct buses and trains from Prague (no need to change). The villa is based in the Brno district of Černá Pole and it is within walking distance from the centre – about 20-30 minutes (or you can take a bus or tram for a few stops to get there).
The villa is open every day apart from Monday, during the main tourist season (April-October), and you can come in and walk around the grounds any time. If you want to see the inside of the house, this is by organised tour only and you have pre-book (and pay) for your tickets directly with the villa (online).
You will need to plan in advance, as the visitor numbers are kept low to preserve the villa and the tickets sell out super fast every time new dates are released. The entry ticket is 400 CZK for adults for the full tour or 150 CKZ to have a guided tour of the outside of the villa. A slight discount is available for children and over 65.
The visit to the villa is best combined with a visit to Brno itself. It’s the main centre of Moravia and the second biggest city in the Czech Republic, so there is plenty to see and do. Brno has a historic centre, castle and trams, so you will feel like you are in Prague only without the crowds!
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT TO BRNO
If you can’t make it to Brno and still want to see a more modern (but still historic and stylish) house, you can visit the Villa Winternitz in Smichov (Prague 5 District – close to the Malvazinky Prague Cemetary and you can take the 153 bus from Andel – Na Knizeci to the Malvazinky stop and then walk about 3 minutes to reach the house) Designed by the architect Adolf Loos, it’s beautifully preserved and was opened by the descendants of the original owners.
Trebic – Jewish Quarter and Basilic of St. Prokop (2003)
Narrow streets, stone staircases, sleeping squares, and mysterious corners make Třebíč a city cut out of medieval times. The Jewish quarter survived and has its own town hall, school, poorhouse, and two synagogues, which is what makes it so unique. I’ve been amazed how authentic this part of the town felt, it was like stepping back in time.
Close by you can also find the original Jewish cemetery from 1631 with an old ceremonial hall. Trebic Jewish Quarter is the only Jewish site on the UNESCO list outside of Israel, which is why it’s so special to visit.
The historically significant Basilica of St. Procop with a crypt on the site of an ancient Benedictine monastery and Třebíč Castle was also included in the UNESCO list in 2018.
HOW TO VISIT
Trebic is 3 hrs away from Prague, depending on the bus or train connection and unfortunately, there are no direct connections. If you have a bit of time, you can stay in the area and also visit Telc and Brno as these UNESCO sites are the closest.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN’T VISIT TREBIC
Since visit to Trebic makes it for a super long day trip from Prague, it might be too difficult to add it to your Prague itinerary. But, I’m sure you already know that Prague has its own Jewish quarter, where you can learn about Jewish culture and history, so you don’t have to feel too bad if you don’t get the chance to visit Trebic.
Kladruby nad Labem – Historical horse breeding and training area (since 2019)
The National Stud Farm Kladruby nad Labem is a breeding station for Old Kladruby horses, a Czech breed intended for ceremonial occasions at the royal court. Horse breeding has a long tradition in Kladruby, which began with the Pernštejn family in the 15th century.
Maximilian II had the first horse stud farm built, and his son Rudolf II granted it the status of an imperial court stud farm. The breeding complex, including a castle, church, and Josefovský dvůr are built in the Empire style.
HOW TO VISIT
Kladruby nad Labem is only 1 hr away from Prague by train with one change over in Kolin and the nearest train station is Recany nad Labem. There is an infrequent local bus, but it’s only a 3,5 km long walk to the stables.
The stables are part of a chateau and a beautiful park, which you can also visit. If you are not into horses, there is also a guided chateau tour of the rooms which you can do instead of visiting the stables.
The Spa Triangle – Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne, Frantiskovy Lazne (since 2021)
Karlovy Vary, which was awarded the status of a city by the Emperor of Bohemia Charles IV in medieval times, has a number of beautifully decorated colonnades, lookout towers, magnificent churches, and 13 natural springs including the warmest Czech thermal spring called Vřídlo.
Karlovy Vary also gets super busy each year in July with their International Film Festival which was originally founded in 1946 and it’s amongst the oldest film festivals in the world.
The development of Mariánské Lázně began much later during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa and today, it attracts visitors with attractions such as the Singing Fountain on the Maxima Gorkého Colonnade. It also has the longest-covered collonade out of all the spas in the Czech Republic.
The charming parks of Františkovy Lázně were founded in 1793 by Bohemian Emperor Francis II, hence the name of the town. It’s the smallest of the three spas towns, but it’s peaceful and quiet and there are plenty of pretty spa buildings as well as woodland walks to explore.
The West Bohemian Spa Triangle is part of the UNESCO list along with other famous spa towns in Europe.
HOW TO VISIT
Most people visit Karlovy Vary, but it’s the most crowded out of the three spas. Karlovy Vary is 2 – 3 hrs from Prague – the train can be up to 3,5 hrs, but there are direct buses which take only 2 hrs and 15 minutes from Prague Florenc Bus Station. The train or bus will take you fairly close to the town and then you can just walk through the spa town and valley to see the buildings.
Marianske Lazne are just over 2 hrs by direct train or 2.5 hrs if you need to change in Pilsen (no direct buses from Prague). Just a heads up, that Marianske Lazne is uphill and pretty much everything is on a slope.
I recommend taking a local town bus from the train or bus station to the top of the spa town where the Singing Fountain is and then you can walk down. The springs in Marianske Lazne are nice and cold (and actually drinkable!), which is great in the summer.
Frantiskovy Lazne is over 3 hrs to get to by train (no buses from Prague) and is a great destination if you just want some peace and quiet and to walk on a fairly flat level (not too many hilly slopes here!).
Jizerskohorske Buciny – Oak mountain areas (since 2021)
Thick forests, silent hills, rock formations, streams with waterfalls, all practically untouched by human hands. The first Czech natural site on the UNESCO list (as a part of the item list “Ancient Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe”) does not have any historic attraction to show, but it amazes you with its charm and unspoilt countryside and nature.
The reason why this area (including the Frýdlantské cimbuří, Paličník, Poledník, Stržový vrch, Špičák, Štolpichy, and Tišina areas) was listed is to preserve the countryside for next generations.
Krusnohori – Mining region of Krusne Mountains (since 2019)
The mining region of Krusne Mountains has a rich history and whilst most of the mining has finished a long time ago, there are still remains of industrial cities, mining towers, and factories which can be found on both sides of the border between Czech Republic and Germany.
The mining region consists of 22 areas, most of which are in Germany – Saxony area. On the Czech side, these include the Red Tower of Death in Vykmanov and mining localities such as Abertamy-Horní Blatná-Boží Dar, Háj-Kovářská-Mědník, Jáchymov, and Krupka.
The centuries-long tradition of coal and ore mining here influenced the development of mining inventions, innovations, and technologies that have influenced the entire industry worldwide.
Zatec & surrounding hop growing area (since 2023)
The historic centre of Žatec has a picturesque square with a pretty town hall and Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, and it’s lined with pastel coloured Renaissance houses. The town has quirky streets, remnants of old town walls, medieval houses and parts of old castle.
But what’s probably the most important about Zatec, it’s hop making history. The hop cultivation and beer production have a tradition here that is almost a thousand years old.
The area around Zatec produces especially fragrant hops and there are lots of interesting examples of hop-growing architecture, including brewery, hop storehouses and dryers, the smallest hop field and the largest hop museum in the world.
Every year at the beginning of September, the town celebrates the end of the harvest with a Hop Festival, so it’s rather fitting that the decision to list Zatec in UNESCO happened on the 18 September.
HOW TO VISIT
Zatec makes a great day out from Prague as it’s only 1,5 hrs away by a direct bus from Praha – Zlicin (the end stop of Prague underground line B). There are regular buses there and back leaving Prague every hour or so.
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Czech UNESCO listed non-material heritage
The UNESCO World Heritage also includes intangible – non-material heritage for example cultural events, traditional craft processes, village festivals, or interesting traditions.
In the Czech Republic, the first to be registered as such was the Slovak folk dance called Verbuňk (2005). Five years later, the same honour was given to carnival (Masopust) processions with masks in Hlinecko. You can see similar Masopust processions in many other villages or towns when you visit Prague in February.
For example, my home village of Cernosice (15 minutes from Prague by train) has a long history of organising these (now over 35 years). I used to help and took part in the first few Masopusts in the mid-90s and now I just join as a spectator. It’s always great fun and the entertainment is always well written and acted.
In 2011, the Moravian folk festival Jízda králů (the King’s procession) was added to the UNESCO list. Other Czech additions to the UNESCO intangible non-material heritage list include puppetry (2016, together with Slovakia), textile printing technique modrotisk – special way of printing with blue colour, (2018, together with Slovakia, Germany, Austria, and Hungary), and traditional Krkonoše production of blown glass bead Christmas decorations (2020).
Most recently, rafting (2022), i.e. the transportation of wood by floating, mainly on the Vltava river, was added to the list too.
The UNESCO tentative list of possible historic sites in the Czech Republic
I thought I should also mention, that UNESCO has a so-called tentative list of sites, that are proposed to get to the official list at some point. This is not guaranteed, but the fact that these places got selected in the first place means that they are very special indeed.
- Renaissance Houses at Slavonice (2001)
- Paper Mill at Velké Losiny (2001)
- Fishpond Network in the Trebon Basin (2001)
- Český ráj (Czech Paradise) Rock Cities (2001)
- Sites of Great Moravia: Slavonic Fortified Settlement at Mikulcice – Church of St.Margaret at Kopčani (2001)
- The Industrial Complexes at Ostrava (2001)
- The Fortress of Terezín (2001)
- The Spa at Luhacovice (2001)
- The Betlém Rock Sculptures near Kuks (2001)
- The Karlstejn Castle (2001)
- Extension of the World Heritage Site “Historic Centre of Prague” with the important Monuments in its Vicinity (2001)
- Mountain-top Hotel and Television Transmitter Ještěd (2007)
- Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Prague-Bubeneč (2020)
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This blog post was originally written on 20 September 2023 and last updated on 20 September 2023
