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The city is the home of the Moravian Theatre Olomouc (Moravské divadlo) and the Moravian Philharmonic (Moravská filharmonie Olomouc). In 2023 it was decided, they will be merged in one institution. [26] Olomouc is also the centre of the ethnographic region of Haná.
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.
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 Czechia, the most important city in the Haná region of Moravia and it boasts a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Holy Trinity Column.
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.
Official tourist portal of the statutory city of Olomouc. Information about the city, sights, sightseeing tips, events calendar, accommodation and restaurants.
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.
Dec 14, 2023 · Olomouc, pronounced "OH-loh-mohts", is a historical city in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. It is often called "The Holy City" due to its rich religious history and numerous churches. Olomouc may also be referred to as "Olomutz" in historical contexts or by non-Czech speakers. However, its official and widely recognised name is Olomouc.
Oct 13, 2022 · The former capital of Moravia (before passing the title onto Brno), Olomouc is a historical city that goes all the way back to Roman times, when it was founded by Julius Caesar.
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.
Welcome to Olomouc. The rich history of this city, the proud capital of the Margraviate of Moravia until the Thirty Years War, makes it a rarely preserved collection of architectural, artistic, and archaeological heritage. The city’s heritage reservation is rightly regarded as the second most important in the Czech Republic, only after Prague.
