Telčské podzemí
Multimedia exhibition on the history of Telč in medieval cellars and passages beneath Zachariáš z Hradce Square.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Medieval cellars lie beneath most of the houses on Zachariáš z Hradce Square and beneath part of the castle grounds. The individual cellars, some of them two storeys high, were linked by a maze of passages, which served mainly as storerooms and sometimes as a last refuge for the inhabitants from enemies. According to one legend, one of the passages led as far as the distant Roštejn Castle.
The underground was first opened to the public on 6 September 2014, Heritage Day, as an interactive, entertaining and educational exhibition on the history of the town. The project was financed from the Regional Operational Programme Southeast. Since 1 July 2021 a longer section, now 250 metres long, has been accessible, as well as the cellars beneath house No. 66 (Dům dětí a mládeže), where a devil-themed exhibition with hell and a hidden treasure has been set up.
The exhibition is designed as multimedia and entertaining. Visitors see the underground in its original state as well as reconstructed spaces, where modern projection technology presents the town of Telč and important moments in its development.
Highlights
- Medieval cellars and passages beneath the square
- Multimedia exhibition with projections on the history of Telč
- Devil-themed exhibition with hell and a hidden treasure
- Treasure hunt for children
Permanent exhibition
- Telčské podzemí – multimediální expozice o historii města – Tour of medieval cellars and passages with modern projections on the development of the town, and a devil-themed exhibition in the newly opened section.
- Founded
- 2014
- Operated by
- Město Telč
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 100 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 Kčchildren aged 3 to 15, students, seniors |
| Children & teens | 50 KčChildren aged 3 to 15. |
| Seniors | 50 Kč |
| Students & apprentices | 50 Kč |
| Families | 220 Kč2 adults and 1–3 children. |
| Treasure hunt | 60 KčA children's treasure hunt in the underground. |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Part of the underground is not lit and some passages have a low ceiling. The passages are not suitable for people who suffer from claustrophobia.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | 220 Kč · 2 adults and 1–3 children. |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
A treasure hunt is prepared for children: they look for clues to open a combination lock on a chest, and whoever opens the chest receives a reward. Children under 15 are admitted to the underground only in the company of a person over 18.
Getting there & parking
The entrance to the exhibition is from the courtyard of the Basic Art School (house No. 71) on Zachariáš z Hradce Square. The information centre, where you can get information, is at Zachariáš z Hradce Square 10.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Visitors can borrow a torch at the entrance for the tour of the unlit section; the number of torches is limited.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Part of the underground is not lit, so a torch is necessary; one can be borrowed at the entrance. Children under 15 are admitted only in the company of a person over 18. |
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