World Heritage Identification Number: 1078
World Heritage since: 2003
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇨🇿 Czechia
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč: A Testimony to Cultural Co-existence
The Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč, located in the eastern part of the Czech Republic, stand as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of Jewish and Christian cultures over several centuries. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, these sites offer a unique insight into the diverse aspects of life within these communities.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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 and Christian cultures from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The Jewish Quarter bears outstanding testimony to the different aspects of the life of this community. St Procopius' Basilica, built as part of the Benedictine monastery in the early 13th century, is a remarkable example of the influence of Western European architectural heritage in this region.
UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site
Criterion (ii): The Jewish Quarter and St Procopius Basilica of Trebic bear witness to the coexistence of and interchange of values between two different cultures, Jewish and Christian, over many centuries.
Criterion (iii): the Jewish Quarter of Trebic is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions related to the Jewish diaspora in central Europe.
Encyclopedia Record: Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč
Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč is the official name of the UNESCO World Heritage site in Třebíč, Czech Republic.Additional Site Details
Area: 6.55 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
Coordinates: 49.21722222 , 15.87888889
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