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Holašovice Historical Village Reservation

Czech Republic
Date of Inscription: 1998
Criteria: (ii)(iv)
Core zone: 11.05 ha
Buffer zone: 363.4 ha
South Bohemian Region
N48 57 35 E14 15 10
Ref: 861

Brief Description

Holašovice is an exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a traditional central European village. It has a large number of outstanding 18th- and 19th-century vernacular buildings in a style known as 'South Bohemian folk Baroque', and preserves a ground plan dating from the Middle Ages.

Justification for Inscription

Criterion ii: Holasovice is of special significance in that it represents the fusion of two vernacular building traditions to create an exceptional and enduring style, known as South Bohemian Folk Baroque. Criterion iv: The exceptional completeness and excellent preservation of Holasovice and its buildings make it an outstanding example of traditional rural settlement in central Europe.

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