In Tovačov and its immediate surroundings there are 8 monuments to the battles fought here in July 1866 between Prussian and Austrian soldiers.
The recently built nature trail is about 9 km long, is easy to follow, and forms a circuit. The trail begins and ends at the tower of Tovačov Castle, where is an information board. On the first floor of the Tovačov Chateau, you can visit a new permanent exhibition dedicated to the battle on the plains of Tovačov, and you can also learn more about the whole war conflict. The route also leads along field paths and you will walk around the extensive Tovačov ponds.
The area around Tovačov is famous for its lakes and ponds. And do you know where the best view of them is from? From the 96 m high castle tower! According to legend, the chateau was founded in the 11th century as a hunting manor and in the 14th c ... (more)
The museum in the Renaissance former town hall presents its collections of clocks, geology, ethnography, archeology, and Jewish history of the town. In the museum, you can learn about the prehistoric sites of the city of Prostějov, traditional Ha ... (more)
Přerov is known for its significant archaeological findings dating back to the time of the mammoth hunters. Historical artefacts are the heart of the Komenský Museum's exhibition. In addition to the "Archaeology of Přerov" exhibition, the museum s ... (more)
Take a walk through the seat of bishops and archbishops, the place where Emperor Franz Joseph I, Russian Tsar Alexander, Pope John Paul II and President T. G. Masaryk walked. You will get acquainted with the Baroque palace, its representative spac ... (more)
Have fun with your friends and children in the interactive science museum! Walk through the colourful history of Olomouc, discover the wonder of 3D printing or get transported straight into the space. In the four permanent exhibitions and the dig ... (more)
On the site of today's chapel, there used to be a town prison where the Catholic priest Jan Sarkander, to whom the chapel is dedicated, was martyred in 1620. In the chapel's basement, there is an original torture scraper and a well-built over the ... (more)
The three domes of the Baroque church, which complete the characteristic panorama of the town, were the first such building in Moravia. The domes symbolize the Holy Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One of the most beautiful Baroque churches ... (more)
The Villa Primavesi has been listed as a National Historic Site since 2010 and today, guided tours of the ground floor are available on request. The representative Art Nouveau mansion from 1906 was designed by the architects Franz von Kraus ... (more)
Renaissance town hall with a 75 metres high tower, from which you can experience an amazing view of Olomouc. At 12:00 sharp, don't miss the show of the astronomical clock! The astronomical clock itself is an interesting testament to the propaganda ... (more)
The Holy Trinity Column in Horní náměstí (Upper Square), a monumental Baroque sculpture that was inscribed on the UNESCO list in 2000, is undoubtedly the most famous monument in Olomouc. The column is 32 m high and represents the highest sculp ... (more)
The church is one of the most valuable Gothic buildings in Moravia and boasts the largest organ in Central Europe. Every year in September, the organ rings out as part of the International Organ Festival. After extensive reconstruction, the church ... (more)
The inspiration for the construction of the Baroque church in Olomouc was the Church of St. Nicholas in the Lesser Town in Prague. The church from the beginning of the 18th century, located in the heart of the city, stands out especially for its r ... (more)
