Answer: During the day you can see the key objects of industrial heritage and the historical center. Czech technical attraction Lower Vitovice (Dolní oblast Vítkovice) includes preserved coke ovens and gas holders of the XIX century. The Gothic tower Old Town Hall of the XVI century with a panoramic platform demonstrates the ancient history of the city. The Michael Mine complex with underground corridors illustrates the development of the Moravia coal mining industry.
Answer: The Neo-Gothic temple of 1889 was designed by architect Gustav Meretta. Two-meter stained glass windows with biblical subjects are made in the workshops of Innsbruck. The 67-meter bell tower of the temple repeats elements of the Viennese Votivkirche. The interiors are decorated with carved oak benches in the style of historicism.
Answer: In the interactive museum Svět techniky, children learn the laws of physics through experiments. The Ostrava Zoo with its unique pavilion Elephant Rocks contains 400 species of animals. The Landek amusement park on the site of the former mine offers walks through the mining workings in helmets.
Answer: The view from the 72-meter Silesian-Ostrava Castle covers the confluence of the Ostravice and Odra rivers. Forged sculptures “Prometheus” and “Hephaestus” at the House of Culture create an industrial background. Inside the gallery "Podarzhi" preserved original frescoes and stucco in the style of secession.
Answer: According to legend, the dungeons of the castle were connected by secret passages with the Church of St. Wenceslas. In the XVI century, prisoners were kept here during the Thirty Years' War. The legendary Black Knight appears on a full moon at the southern wall. Archaeologists have discovered a treasure trove of coins from the time of King Wenceslas II.
Answer: In the abandoned mine "Depth" preserved unique steam compressors of the 1920s. Villa Teresa by architect Jan Kotera is a rare example of Czech cubism. The underground reservoir "Vodarnya" of the early XX century demonstrates hydraulic solutions of the modern era.
The site uses a web analytics service
Yandex Metrics
using cookie technology to make the site more convenient. You can prevent the processing of cookies in the browser settings.
Details in Privacy policy.
