Since the Middle Ages, Olomouc has been the stage for major events in Czech history and is the traditional spiritual and historical and is the traditional spiritual and historical centre of Moravia. After Prague, it is second most significant urban conservation area in the country. Today, it is also a lively university town with a picturesque historical centre full of pleasant nooks, Baraque fountains and cosy cafes. More than 100000 visitors come to Olomouc each year and if you are not yet among them , it's time to do something about it!
Start your tour with the towers of the St Weneceslas Cathedral , then visit a treasury of art and ecclesiastical works, explore the nearby underground , or learn about the history of the foundations of the Premyslid Royal Palace. On the upper square, Horni namesti, direct your gaze up to the Holy Trinity Column , a UNESCO monument. On the same square stands the Town Hall from 1378 with an astronomical clock designed in the spirit of Socialist Realism, which after Prague 's Old town Orloj, is the second largest astronomical clock in the country. Be sure not to miss the symbol of ecclesiastical power, the Archbishop's Palace, which will dazzle you with the splendour of its halls.
The city of Olomouc was protected by a unique system of fortifications, consisting of twenty forts and other military objects. During the Napoleonic wars, General Lafayette was imprisoned here and Marshal Suvorov stayed here. Now the buildings are connected by a 30 kilometers educational trail for hikers and cyclists.
REASON TO VISIT
The pride of Olomouc is the Holy Trinity Column, which was consecrated in 1754 in the presence of Empress Maria Theresa. The column represents the largest grouping of Baroque statues in Central Europe. Because of its historical and artistic value, the column was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its height and monumentality will impress you at first sight. It is so large that it even contains a small chapel.
About 5 kilometers northeast of Olomous lies the large pilgrimage site of Holy Hill ( Svaty Kopecek) , which is a destination of pilgrims and admirers of Baroque beauty alike . You can visit the elegant Basilica of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary , which Pope John Paul II elevated to a basilica minor during his visit in 1995. Also be sure to visit the local zoo will have animals, the basilica and Olomouc at your fingertips.
You should also taste the local specialty -the famous Olomouc tvaruzky . It is a ripened cheese which is completely unique in its zingy flavour and characteristic aroma.
The famous composer and conductor Gustav Mahler stayed in Olomouc in 1882. Mahler is also associated with one of the houses on the square, which now houses a cafe bearing its name.
Start your tour with the towers of the St Weneceslas Cathedral , then visit a treasury of art and ecclesiastical works, explore the nearby underground , or learn about the history of the foundations of the Premyslid Royal Palace. On the upper square, Horni namesti, direct your gaze up to the Holy Trinity Column , a UNESCO monument. On the same square stands the Town Hall from 1378 with an astronomical clock designed in the spirit of Socialist Realism, which after Prague 's Old town Orloj, is the second largest astronomical clock in the country. Be sure not to miss the symbol of ecclesiastical power, the Archbishop's Palace, which will dazzle you with the splendour of its halls.
The city of Olomouc was protected by a unique system of fortifications, consisting of twenty forts and other military objects. During the Napoleonic wars, General Lafayette was imprisoned here and Marshal Suvorov stayed here. Now the buildings are connected by a 30 kilometers educational trail for hikers and cyclists.
REASON TO VISIT
The pride of Olomouc is the Holy Trinity Column, which was consecrated in 1754 in the presence of Empress Maria Theresa. The column represents the largest grouping of Baroque statues in Central Europe. Because of its historical and artistic value, the column was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its height and monumentality will impress you at first sight. It is so large that it even contains a small chapel.
About 5 kilometers northeast of Olomous lies the large pilgrimage site of Holy Hill ( Svaty Kopecek) , which is a destination of pilgrims and admirers of Baroque beauty alike . You can visit the elegant Basilica of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary , which Pope John Paul II elevated to a basilica minor during his visit in 1995. Also be sure to visit the local zoo will have animals, the basilica and Olomouc at your fingertips.
You should also taste the local specialty -the famous Olomouc tvaruzky . It is a ripened cheese which is completely unique in its zingy flavour and characteristic aroma.
The famous composer and conductor Gustav Mahler stayed in Olomouc in 1882. Mahler is also associated with one of the houses on the square, which now houses a cafe bearing its name.
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