holasovice
states: [czechia]
category: cultural
year: 1998
location: South Bohemian Region
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 48.9597222200, 14.2527777800
unesco id: 861
world heritage site: 861
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Holašovice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Czechia, is a well-preserved historic village renowned for its unique South Bohemian Folk Baroque architecture. Dating back to the medieval period, it features a collection of 18th- and 19th-century farmsteads arranged around a central green, showcasing a blend of vernacular building traditions. Inscribed in 1998, the village offers a rare glimpse into traditional Central European rural life, with its intact layout and cultural significance drawing visitors to its charming, timeless setting.