St. James the Elder Church
kostel svatého Jakuba Staršího
A Gothic parish church beside the castle, whose roughly 60-metre bell tower is the star of Telč's skyline.
St James Church is Telč's parish church. It was begun in the 14th century and expanded in the 15th into a Gothic hall church, adjoining the castle and the northern end of the square. Inside are fragments of late Gothic murals and the tombstones of members of the Hradec family; Zacharias and his wife are also buried here. The bell tower, about 60 metres high, is the most striking spire when Telč is viewed from across the fishpond, and it can be climbed at certain times in summer. An arcade beside the church entrance links to the castle, so you can visit both on the same route. Please don't walk around or take photos during Mass.
Opening hours
Open during the day (closed during Mass)
Nearby sights
- Telč Chateau
- Church of the Name of Jesus
- Ulický Pond
- Zachariáš of Hradec Square
- Church of the Holy Spirit Tower
- Roštejn Castle
- Slavonice
- Jihlava Underground