In Telč, the tourist season at Czech castles and chateaux has begun

Telč (Jihlavsko) - Zachariáš of Hradec, who contributed the most to the development of Telč in the Jihlava region in the 16th century, today opened the castle gate with Kateřina of Valdštejn accompanied by trumpeters, symbolically starting this year's tourist season at castles and chateaus in the Czech Republic. The act was additionally associated with the traditional Welcoming of Spring Holidays in the Renaissance town, which holds the status of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    The season opening took place in a fairy-tale spirit, and the chateau capitalized on its victory in the National Heritage Institute's poll for the most fairy-tale-like Czech castle or chateau. In the castle garden, spectators watched knightly duels, while fairy tales such as How Princesses Wake Up and The Proud Princess, which were filmed in Telč, were screened in the cinema. The projection was supplemented by an autograph session with the film directors. In the square, tourists could watch Easter crafts and performances by folklore ensembles. The day will conclude at 10 PM with a fairy-tale fireworks display in the castle park.
    In this year's tourist season, visitors to the Telč chateau can look forward to nighttime costumed tours or exhibitions. "5.5 million crowns will be allocated for the renovation of the chateau," said the caretaker Bohumil Norek to ČTK. These funds are intended for the restoration of the arcaded corridors in the castle garden and the preservation of frescoes.
    According to mayor Roman Fabeš, the city wants to improve conditions for tourism in the coming years mainly with the help of funds from European sources. It is preparing a complete mapping of the fortification system and the accessibility of the underground. "We would like visitors to also discover the old town with the Jewish cemetery and the steam mill," Fabeš told ČTK. In November, a contract with an investor for the adaptation of the former school farm into a relaxation and leisure center will be on the table. It will feature a conference hall, which the city lacks, four-star accommodation with a pool, which is in short supply across the Vysočina region, as well as cultural and sports services, including established equestrian activities. "We want the farm complex to become a lively part of the city, not a closed facility just for one group of people," the mayor concluded.