Czech Republic · City Guide
Olomouc
Olomouc is one of the Czech Republic's most beautiful and least visited cities, a magnificent Baroque city in Moravia with outstanding fountains and columns, a magnificent cathedral, the largest Holy Trinity Column in Central Europe, a vibrant university atmosphere and the famous Olomouc cheese. Often described as a smaller and more authentic alternative to Prague, Olomouc consistently rewards those who make the effort to reach it.
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"Olomouc is one of my favourite Central European discoveries. The Baroque fountains, the magnificent column, the cathedral and the university character create a city of genuine beauty and authenticity that receives a fraction of the visitors it deserves."
The Holy Trinity Column of Olomouc is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest Baroque column in Central Europe, a remarkable gilded monument rising 35 metres above the Upper Square with extraordinary decorative detail. The Olomouc Cathedral is the second tallest church in the Czech Republic with outstanding Gothic and neo-Gothic architecture. Six magnificent Baroque fountains distributed across the old city provide a beautiful public art experience unique in Central Europe. The university creates a vibrant student atmosphere with excellent cafés and restaurants. Olomouc is also famous for its distinctive pungent cheese, Olomouc tvarůžky, a protected designation of origin product.
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Holy Trinity Column
A UNESCO World Heritage Baroque column, the largest in Central Europe.
Baroque Fountains
Six magnificent Baroque fountains unique in Central Europe distributed across the city.
Olomouc Cathedral
The second tallest church in the Czech Republic with outstanding Gothic architecture.
University Atmosphere
A vibrant student city with excellent cafés, bars and independent restaurants.
Olomouc Cheese
The famous pungent tvarůžky cheese, a protected Moravian speciality of considerable character.
Moravia Heritage
Outstanding Moravian cultural heritage in one of Central Europe's most underrated cities.
