Olomoucký hrad | Olomouc Castle
Plan plenty of time to marvel at the treasures of this expansive hilltop complex with its castle, the Bishop's Palace, Gothic St. Wenceslas Cathedral and the Archdiocesan Museum.
Olomouc has a dramatic history of fighting to remain the capital of Moravia, and thus there are plenty of historical sights testifying to their struggle for power. Majestic castles and Baroque treasures recognised by UNESCO are all part of Olomouc’s embattled heritage, while the city’s contemporary culture and scenic surroundings point towards its future. Start with these six attractions when putting together your itinerary.
Horní náměstí | Upper Square
Soak up the treasures in the main city square, home to numerous historical buildings and the famed Holy Trinity Column, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest Baroque sculpture groups anywhere in the world. Don’t miss the tiny chapel inside the column.
Galerie Primavesi |Primavesi Gallery
Fans of Art Nouveau will be delighted at this little jewel of the best Vienna Secession style decamped to Moravia. The story of the villa built by an Italian tycoon and his Austrian actress wife is almost as elaborate as its beautiful, decorative features.
Muzeum umění Olomouc | Olomouc Art Museum
Discover the rich history of Czech art from the Middle Ages to the present day depending on which of the three sites you visit. Start with the Museum of Modern Art in the centre of town, home to one of the world’s most important collections of Central European Modernism.
Muzeum veteránů Slatinice | Slatinice Vintage Museum
Motoring-crazy Olomouc has not one, but two vintage automobile museums. This one, however, comes with the charm of a small spa town just outside the city and one of the most comprehensive collections of Mercedes Benz 200 W 21s in the world.
Svatý Kopeček Nature Trail
A maintained trail along forest paths taking in historic sites around Olomouc, including the ruins of a medieval Carthusian cloister. Try not to get waylaid at the Svatokopecké brewery before reaching the Baroque gem of the Basilica Minor of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary.