Why
Olomouc
is special

The old section of Olomouc boasts one of Europe's most attractive historical cityscapes. Another part of the city's appeal is that life goes on at a slow, relaxing pace (partially because it has not yet been fully discovered by tourists).

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Olomouc
tips & insights

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Pronunciation

Olomouc:  OHL-lue-mootz

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Upper Square
is Olomouc's top attraction

It's the historic and tourism heart of the city. The five major tourism draws:

Holy Trinity Column
This 250 year old carved stone column soars 35 meters or 115 feet (see picture's foreground). It is one of the most elaborate and best preserved Baroque columns existing in Europe today.

Fountains
The Upper (and Lower) square is adorned with 17th and 18th century fountains.

Old Town Hall
It commandingly sits in the middle of the square (see photo's background). It is a convincing half century old replica of the earlier 15th century Gothic city hall that stood in the same spot.

Astronomical Clock
The Old Town Hall's exterior wall is adorned with oversized 15th century style astronomical time pieces. At noon, knee-high statues representing various trades carousel above those embedded wall tickers, to the delight of tourists who assemble to view this midday event.

Baroque architecture
The square is surrounded by interesting baroque buildings painted with various pastel hues.

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Cesky Krumlov

Charles Bridge

Karlsbad

Kutna Hora

Marienbad

Prague Castle

Prague Old Town

Czech wonder home page

Czech honorable mentions

Famous festivals

Czech Republic fact sheet

Photo gallery

Basic Czech phrases

Czech cuisine

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