The high plateau of the Vysočina region has rolling green hills and constant wind. You are at the crossroads of the country where the weather is always a bit cooler and the forests are thick with spruce. Three different sites here show the peak of old architecture from star shaped churches to Jewish quarters. The landscape is dotted with small granite quarries and quiet village ponds. Visit the historic town of **Telč** to see the colorful renaissance square that looks like a painted stage set. The many stone crosses along the roads tell stories of old travelers and ancient local legends. The air is crisp on the peaks of the **Žďárské** Hills where massive rock formations hide in the woods. You can find the source of several major rivers tucked away in the marshy meadows. Grand castles like **Pernštejn** sit on rocky spurs looking like they are part of the natural stone. Every small road leads to a peaceful village with a stone bell tower and a quiet square. Explore the unique design of the Pilgrimage Church of **St. John of Nepomuk** with its complex geometric shapes and bright white walls. The rolling hills are perfect for a long drive through a landscape of patchwork fields and dark woods. Travelers here find a sense of calm and space away from the big crowds. You can visit the museum of traditional crafts or hike to the top of a wooden lookout tower. The roads are a series of gentle curves through a landscape of fields and forests. It is a region of quiet beauty and solid stone that feels like the sturdy backbone of the country. Look for the small roadside stands selling fresh potatoes and forest mushrooms in the late summer. The quiet atmosphere and the wide horizons make the Vysočina region the perfect place for a slow and steady journey.

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History of Vysočina (region)

The Vysočina region sits on the high plateau between Bohemia and Moravia a land of windy heights and deep forests that was once a difficult frontier to cross. For centuries this was a territory of silver miners and glassmakers who braved the harsh winters of the highlands to extract the treasures hidden in the rocky soil. The landscape is filled with quiet towns and massive stone churches that were built to withstand the elements and the passage of time. In the heart of these hills the architect **Santini** created his most mysterious masterpieces using light and geometry to build star shaped churches that look like nothing else on earth. These spiritual monuments are surrounded by a landscape of thousands of small ponds and rolling green hills that have inspired generations of Czech artists and composers. Driving through the highlands provides a sense of peace and isolation that is hard to find in the busier parts of the country. The history of the Vysočina region is a story of quiet strength and the enduring power of faith and craftsmanship in a rugged environment. You can explore the underground labyrinths of medieval mining towns or walk through the perfectly preserved renaissance squares of towns like **Telč**. A road trip through the highlands is a journey to the very center of the Czech lands where the air is fresh and the history is written in stone and star.

Vysočina (region)