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What to See and Do in Telč
 Spending
time on the Zachariáše z Hradce Square is perhaps the number one
activity in Telč and it's a colourful, pleasant place ringed with
outdoor cafes and shops. The buildings around the edge of the square
are all individually decorated and the arches that cover the footpath
might make you think of the legs of a huge stone caterpillar that
has you surrounded. There are also two fountains and a decorative
plague column in a small garden. All of this is watched over by
the tower of St. Jacob's church at one end and the tower of the
Church of the Holy Spirit at the other.
The chateau at the northern end
of the square hides behind a tall stone wall but is accessible
as part of a guided tour, with tickets available
in the gate tower. The tour begins in one of the graceful internal
courtyards and continues through cellars, chapels, libraries and
grand ballrooms with richly sculpted wooden ceilings. The most
astounding room visited by the tour is the African Hall. Early
twentieth century owners of the chateau, the Leichtenstein-Podstatzký
family were apparently avid hunters, as the hall contains dozens
of wall-mounted trophy-busts. Crocodile, rhinoceros, hippopotamus,
lion, leopard and buffalo hides all found their way to the hall
between the years 1903 and 1914.
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