Answer: The baroque column of the Holy Trinity, included in the UNESCO list, dominates the Upper Square. Nearby is the City Hall complex of the XIV century with an astronomical clock. The cathedral of St. Wenceslas with a 100-meter tower in the neo-Gothic style, built in the XII century, is mandatory for inspection.
Answer: The ensemble of the Old Town is dominated by Baroque, as in the Archbishop's Palace of the XVII century. Gothic elements are preserved in the church of St. Mauritius of the XII century. The unique Romanesque palace of Przemyslovichi of the XII century is adjacent to the Neo-Renaissance buildings of the XIX century.
Answer: Children will be interested in the Railway Museum with models of trains in the building of the former depot. The Olomouc Zoo features 400 species of animals, including rare lynxes. Interactive expositions of the Archaeological Center introduce ancient Roman finds.
Answer: Views from the Town Hall tower cover a panorama of baroque spires and gardens. The fountains of Hercules and Jupiter of the XVII century get atmospheric frames. Gradisco Monastery with Romanesque crypto offers picturesque arcade galleries.
Answer: According to legend, the sculptor Václav Render made a pact with the devil to complete the work. At the base of the column are walled up the relics of the holy martyrs. The architectural ensemble is decorated with 18 Baroque sculptures of saints and allegorical figures.
Answer: The Church of St. Michael of the XIII century hides unique frescoes "Dance of Death". The Botanical Garden of Palatsky University has preserved a greenhouse in the Art Nouveau style of the 1920s. The underground corridors of a former Jesuit college lead to ancient wine cellars.
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