{"id":1924,"date":"2017-03-29T18:06:11","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T16:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pragueartstour.com\/?page_id=1924"},"modified":"2019-02-19T08:15:34","modified_gmt":"2019-02-19T07:15:34","slug":"green-mountain-church-telc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pragueartstour.com\/fra\/green-mountain-church-telc\/","title":{"rendered":"D10 Green Mountain Church (UNESCO SITE) & Tel\u010d (UNESCO SITE)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Green Mountain Church (UNESCO SITE) & Tel\u010d (UNESCO SITE) with Private Guide - D10<\/h1>\n<\/div>

Vyso\u010dina and South Moravia: An Unusual Pilgrimage Site & Historic Town and Its Renaissance Chateau<\/em><\/p>

Zelen\u00e1 Hora<\/span><\/strong> (Green Mountain) is located on the border between the Bohemian and Moravian regions and features an unusual pilgrimage site of outstanding Baroque devotion. It\u2019s a chapel dedicated to one of the most significant Czech saints \u2013 St. John of Nepomuk. His statue on the Charles Bridge in Prague is the one that each visitor touches in hopes of fulfilling their wishes.<\/p>

One of the key elements in the canonization process of St. John was the miracle in which five stars appeared over the martyr\u2019s head. This is why the architect, Jan Santini Aichel, chose the unusual layout of a star for this site. A genius architect, he never fails to surprise with his sacral architecture that inventively and successfully combines the principles of Baroque and Gothic styles. The star theme and the symbolism of the number are ubiquitous in this unique pilgrimage site. Aside from its beautiful setting in the local rolling landscape, this truly unusual church was the result of an exceptional encounter of two minds - V\u00e1clav Vejmluva, the builder (then the Abbot of the Cistercian Monastery in \u017d\u010f\u00e1r) and Santini, the architect. For many years they collaborated on symbolism and Kabbalah teachings.<\/p>

The town of Tel\u010d<\/span><\/strong> is located in Moravia, although Bohemia is just around the corner. It is renowned for its picturesque square, composed of houses with arcades and Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque facades. As you walk around, you get a sense that you must be in the midst of a fairy-tale film set. The square and its adjoining Renaissance chateau were enclosed by ramparts surrounded by ponds that provided a double protection for the town. This natural framework makes Tel\u010d even more attractive to tourists. Thanks to its picturesque beauty, Tel\u010d has also been included among UNESCO world heritage sites.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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