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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Czechia
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Czechia has 17 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 16 cultural and 1 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1992 and 2023. This map of UNESCO sites in Czechia covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Czech World Heritage Sites range from Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe onwards; Historic Centre of Český Krumlov was the country's first inscription, added in 1992; Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops is the most recent, listed in 2023; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
3 inscriptions are transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe, Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region and The Great Spa Towns of Europe. Start with Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe, Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region and Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 17
- Cultural
- 16
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 1992
Sites on the map
Inscriptions Czechia shares with other countries are not plotted here — you will find them in the list below.
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Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- BRQBrno4 sites
- PEDPardubice4 sites
- JCLČeské Budějovice3 sites
- PRGPrague2 sites
- SOBSármellék1 site
- KLVKarlovy Vary1 site
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All 17 sites in Czechia
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Czechia
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of EuropeThis transnational property includes 93 component parts in 18 countries. | 2007 | Natural | This transnational property includes 93 component parts in 18 countries. |
| Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining RegionErzgebirge/Krušnohoří (Ore Mountains) spans a region in south-eastern Germany (Saxony) and north-western Czechia, which… | 2019 | Cultural | Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří (Ore Mountains) spans a region in south-eastern Germany (Saxony) and north-western Czechia, which contains a wealth of several… |
| Gardens and Castle at KroměřížKroměříž stands on the site of an earlier ford across the River Morava, at the foot of the Chriby mountain range which… | 1998 | Cultural | Kroměříž stands on the site of an earlier ford across the River Morava, at the foot of the Chriby mountain range which dominates the central part of… |
| Historic Centre of Český KrumlovSituated on the banks of the Vltava river, the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and… | 1992 | Cultural | Situated on the banks of the Vltava river, the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. |
| Historic Centre of PragueBuilt between the 11th and 18th centuries, the Old Town, the Lesser Town and the New Town speak of the great… | 1992 | Cultural | Built between the 11th and 18th centuries, the Old Town, the Lesser Town and the New Town speak of the great architectural and cultural influence… |
| Historic Centre of TelčThe houses in Telc, which stands on a hilltop, were originally built of wood. | 1992 | Cultural | The houses in Telc, which stands on a hilltop, were originally built of wood. |
| Holašovice Historic VillageHolašovice is an exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a traditional central European village. | 1998 | Cultural | Holašovice is an exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a traditional central European village. |
| Holy Trinity Column in OlomoucThis memorial column, erected in the early years of the 18th century, is the most outstanding example of a type of… | 2000 | Cultural | This memorial column, erected in the early years of the 18th century, is the most outstanding example of a type of monument specific to central… |
| Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in TřebíčThe ensemble of the Jewish Quarter, the old Jewish cemetery and the Basilica of St Procopius in Třebíč are reminders of… | 2003 | Cultural | The ensemble of the Jewish Quarter, the old Jewish cemetery and the Basilica of St Procopius in Třebíč are reminders of the co-existence of Jewish… |
| Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at SedlecKutná Hora developed as a result of the exploitation of the silver mines. | 1995 | Cultural | Kutná Hora developed as a result of the exploitation of the silver mines. |
| Landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at Kladruby nad LabemThe property is situated on the Elbe (Labe) River flood plain where there is sandy soil, ox bow lakes and the relic of… | 2019 | Cultural | The property is situated on the Elbe (Labe) River flood plain where there is sandy soil, ox bow lakes and the relic of a riparian forest. |
| Lednice-Valtice Cultural LandscapeBetween the 17th and 20th centuries, the ruling dukes of Liechtenstein transformed their domains in southern Moravia… | 1996 | Cultural | Between the 17th and 20th centuries, the ruling dukes of Liechtenstein transformed their domains in southern Moravia into a striking landscape. |
| Litomyšl CastleLitomyšl Castle was originally a Renaissance arcade-castle of the type first developed in Italy and then adopt. | 1999 | Cultural | Litomyšl Castle was originally a Renaissance arcade-castle of the type first developed in Italy and then adopt. |
| Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at Zelená HoraThis pilgrimage church, built in honour of St John of Nepomuk, stands at Zelená Hora, not far from Ždár nad Sázavou in… | 1994 | Cultural | This pilgrimage church, built in honour of St John of Nepomuk, stands at Zelená Hora, not far from Ždár nad Sázavou in Moravia. |
| The Great Spa Towns of EuropeThis transnational serial property comprises eleven spa towns, located in seven European countries: Baden bei Wien… | 2021 | Cultural | This transnational serial property comprises eleven spa towns, located in seven European countries: Baden bei Wien (Austria); Spa (Belgium)… |
| Tugendhat Villa in BrnoThe Tugendhat Villa in Brno, designed by the architect Mies van der Rohe, is an outstanding example of the int. | 2001 | Cultural | The Tugendhat Villa in Brno, designed by the architect Mies van der Rohe, is an outstanding example of the int. |
| Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz HopsThis cultural landscape has been shaped for centuries by the living tradition of cultivating and trading the world’s… | 2023 | Cultural | This cultural landscape has been shaped for centuries by the living tradition of cultivating and trading the world’s most renowned hop variety, used… |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Czechia
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Czechia?
- Czechia has 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 16 cultural and 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Czechia?
- Historic Centre of Český Krumlov was inscribed in 1992. Situated on the banks of the Vltava river, the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It is an outstanding e.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Czechia?
- Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops, inscribed in 2023. This cultural landscape has been shaped for centuries by the living tradition of cultivating and trading the world’s most renowned hop variety, used in beer pro.
- Which sites in Czechia are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 17 listings is natural: Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe.
- Which UNESCO sites in Czechia are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Czechia.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Czechia?
- The 17 UNESCO-listed sites above are Czechia's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Historic Centre of Český Krumlov (1992). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Czech World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 17 Czech UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.