Olomouc
Czech Republic · 219 m
Description
Olomouc is a historic city in Moravia and an important center of history, culture, and scholarship. Its historic center, the second-largest urban heritage area in the Czech Republic after Prague, is distinguished by rich Baroque and Renaissance architecture, grand churches, and elegant squares. The city’s landmark is the monumental Holy Trinity Column, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an outstanding masterpiece of Central European Baroque. Six historic Baroque fountains, the Gothic St. Wenceslas Cathedral, and the distinctive Astronomical Clock at the Town Hall further shape the cityscape. Home to the historic Palacký University, Olomouc combines its rich heritage with the lively atmosphere of a vibrant university city.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
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- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Holy Trinity Column (UNESCO)
- Upper Square & Town Hall Astronomical Clock
- St. Wenceslas Cathedral
- Baroque Fountains of Olomouc
- Lower Square
- Archdiocesan Museum
- Archbishop's Palace
- Church of St. Maurice
- Church of St. Michael
- Hradisko Monastery
- Caesar Fountain
- Hercules Fountain
- Jupiter Fountain
- Neptune Fountain
- Mercury Fountain
- Arion Fountain
- Olomouc Fortification & City Walls
- Museum of Modern Art
- Palacký University Botanical Garden
- Smetana Gardens
- Bezruč Gardens
- Olomouc Beer & Pub Scene
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Olomouc hlavní nádraží