Must-see attractions in Olomouc

  • Archdiocesan Museum

    Olomouc

    The impressive holdings of the Archdiocesan Museum trace the history of Olomouc back 1000 years. The thoughtful layout, with helpful English signage,…

  • Holy Trinity Column

    Olomouc

    The town's pride and joy is this 35m-high baroque sculpture that dominates Horní náměstí and is a popular meeting spot for local residents. The trinity…

  • St Moritz Cathedral

    Olomouc

    This vast Gothic cathedral is Olomouc's original parish church, built between 1412 and 1540. The western tower is a remnant of its 13th-century…

  • St Wenceslas Cathedral

    Olomouc

    This magnificent cathedral, the seat of the Olomouc Archbishop, was originally a Romanesque basilica that was first consecrated way back in 1131. It was…

  • St Michael's Church

    Olomouc

    This beautiful church on Žerotínovo náměstí dates from the 13th century, and was given the current baroque makeover from 1676 to 1703. The church is…

  • Museum of Modern Art

    Olomouc

    There's always something exciting happening at the region's most important art museum. Rotating exhibitions, scattered over two floors, draw from the…

  • Civil Defence Shelter

    Olomouc

    Olomouc is all about centuries-old history, but this more recent relic of the Cold War is also worth exploring on a guided tour. The shelter was built…

  • Town Hall

    Olomouc

    Olomouc's Town Hall dates from the 14th century and is home to one of the quirkier sights in town: an astronomical clock from the 1950s, with a face in…

  • Archbishop's Palace

    Olomouc

    This expansive former residence of the archbishop was built in 1685. Entry to see the lavish interiors is by guided tour only (a free audio guide is…

  • Bezručovy Sady

    Olomouc

    Bezručovy sady is one of several pretty parks that wrap around the old centre. The park has walking trails, playgrounds and secluded spots to admire the…

  • Regional History Museum

    Olomouc

    Housed in a former convent, this is part ethnographic museum and part natural history museum. One section focuses on the history of Olomouc from the 6th…

  • Marian Plague Column

    Olomouc

    This monument, the focal point of Dolní náměstí, was built in baroque style after the plague swept through Olomouc between 1713 and 1715. The lower part…

  • Chapel of St Jan Sarkander

    Olomouc

    This tiny, rounded chapel is named after a local priest who died under torture in 1620 for refusing to divulge confessions. It's built on the site of the…

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