Třebíč, wonderful town with a stamp of UNESCO

Třebíč is an amazing Czech town with three UNESCO-protected objects. Due to the size of this city from the southeastern part of the Vysočina Region, you can visit them all in a few hours.

The town of Třebíč used to be a Moravian centre of Jewish culture, the well-preserved Jewish quarter is a remnant of the coexistence of Jewish and Christian culture. It is the local Jewish quarter with the adjacent cemetery and the Basilica of St. Procopius was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003.

City tower

Charles Square in the centre of Trebic is one of the largest in the Czech Republic. Above it rises the city tower, which reaches a height of 75 meters and is the main landmark of the city centre. Originally a tower was built as a part of the fortification, it is now accessible to visitors. From the observation deck at a height of 35 meters, you can enjoy the view of the historical centre and the surrounding area.

City tower in Třebíč

Chateau and Basilica of St. Procopius

The original Benedictine monastery was founded above the Jihlava River around 1101. At its present location is now a Renaissance chateau with Baroque modifications and the Romanesque-Gothic Basilica of St. Procopius from the mid-13th century. It was this basilica during construction that was significantly influenced by influences coming from Western Europe.

Chateau Třebíč and the Basilica

Basilica of St. Procopius

Jewish quarter

The Jewish Quarter of Třebíč is one of the best-preserved in Europe in terms of urban planning. It consists of more than 120 houses, including former functional buildings such as synagogues, town hall, rabbinate or even schools. The two preserved synagogues are the main symbols of Jewish culture.

The streets of the Jewish Quarter are often very narrow and shady, which corresponds to the names of some of them. The Jewish Quarter still has a wonderful atmosphere.

Jewish quarter in Třebíč

Jewish quarter in Třebíč, Shady street

Jewish cemetery

The existing Jewish cemetery was established on the slope of the Hrádek hill in the 17th century and you can see over 3,000 stone tombstones. The oldest of them dates back to 1631. There is also a ceremonial hall from 1903 with the period interior.

Jewish cemetery in Třebíč, source: WikiMedia Commons

The Jewish monuments in Třebíč together with those in Jerusalem are the only ones that have been listed separately on the UNESCO list. As the Jewish quarter has been preserved, you can feel the atmosphere of Jewish culture even now! Třebíč is a great place to visit while you visiting the Czech Republic!