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Olomouc (UK: / ˈ ɒ l ə m oʊ t s /, US: / ˈ oʊ l oʊ-/, Czech: ⓘ; German: Olmütz) is a city in the Czech Republic.It has about 102,000 inhabitants and its larger urban zone has a population of about 400,000 inhabitants (2024).. Located on the Morava River, the city is the ecclesiastical metropolis and was a historical co-capital city of Moravia, before having been occupied by the ...
Olomouc is a major city in Moravia and the capital of the administrative region of the same name.It is the sixth largest city in the country and the most important city in the Haná region of Moravia (also known in English as Hanakia or Hanácko in Czech). Until the mid-17th century, Olomouc could be considered one of Moravia’s capital cities (together with Brno).
Feb 2, 2023 · Think of Olomouc as Moravia’s own version of Prague.It’s of the Czech Republic’s best places to visit for architecture, culture and religious heritage and there’s a historic preservation zone here that is surpassed only by the Czech capital for size and wealth of buildings.. Olomouc goes all the way back to Roman times and has a host of monuments that have stood the test of time ...
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Olomouc has always been one of the most important cities in the Kingdom of Bohemia. Thanks to its advantageous position, ancient university, spiritual and cultural traditions, it has been the natural centre of Moravia for many centuries. The historical heart of Olomouc, which is dominated by the Holy Trinity Column, which is included in the UNESCO list, is the second most important monument ...
Olomouc is a sleeper. Practically unknown outside the Czech Republic and underappreciated at home, the city is surprisingly majestic. The main square is among the country’s nicest, surrounded by historic buildings and blessed with a Unesco-protected trinity column.
Olomouc (Olomóc or Holomóc in the local dialect, Olmütz in German) has the second largest and second oldest historic preservation zone in the Czech Republic (after Prague).Olomouc lies astride the Morava River and is surrounded by the fertile Haná plain. It was the capital of Moravia until 1641 and is the sixth-largest city in the country, with approximately 100,000 inhabitants (2022).
Official tourist portal of the statutory city of Olomouc. Information about the city, sights, sightseeing tips, events calendar, accommodation and restaurants.
Nov 6, 2023 · Dolni Namesti (Lower Square) in Olomouc Getting To & Around Olomouc. Olomouc is located a 2.5-hour train ride east of Prague. You can reach Olomouc by bus, as well, however, it is a longer journey and the price difference in negligible.
The Olomouc coat of arms consists of a red and white checkered eagle with golden armaments (beak and claws) on a blue background and the golden letters “SPQO” in the corners – Senatus populusque Olomucensis (the senate and people of Olomouc), an allusion to the supposed founding of the city by the Romans.
