Everyone who has to talk about the Czech Republic sighs with admiration, presenting the kinds of unique Prague .Yes, it fascinates at first sight, so much so that in its radiance absolutely lost other, no less interesting Czech cities .But the real beauty will always find its fans and now more and more tourists, paying tribute to the capital, are striving to get to a small, but charming beautiful town Olomouc (Olomouc) .Here, on only 100 square kilometers, a huge number of monuments of antiquity, architectural masterpieces and everything that is so sweet to the heart of the tourist .

How to get to Olomouc

About this city write that it is the former capital of Moravia and the heart of the region of Ghana .And the center-heart of Olomouc can be called in the literal sense of the word: before it is extremely convenient to get from many cities of both the Czech Republic and other countries .At a distance of 210-260 km from it there are Krakow and Katowice, Vienna and Prague, from where, of course, many trains run to the city .Fastest (1 .5-2 hours) and cheaper (6 euros) to get from the Czech city of Brno, the journey from Prague will take about 3 hours and will cost about 13 EUR .On the site of the Czech railway you can not only see all the current information on the timetable and routes, but also book a ticket .

Easy, simple and even not always slower, you can get to Olomouc by bus. The road from Brno (1.5 hours) will cost 4 EUR, and from Prague 3-4 hours and up to 13 EUR, depending on the carrier company. Among them, I especially want to mention Student Agency. Their yellow buses are a kind of quality sign. They stand adequately, they go fast, they serve drinks, give access to Wi-Fi and films to choose from (in headphones, so as not to interfere with neighbors).

There is no airport in Olomouc, how can airplanes land in a practically open-air museum? So, if you want to travel by air, then you have to fly to Prague, Brno or Ostrava, and from there you can reach your destination by any of the above modes of transport.

How to orient yourself in the city

In this city it is necessary to move only on foot, so as not to miss anything from the numerous sights. If suddenly you need to get somewhere by public transport, then you can buy a ticket for local trams and buses in any press kiosk or special vending machines. One trip costs 50 euro cents, and a one-day ticket costs 1.7 EUR.

To ensure that tourists do not get lost, in the strategically important places of the city there are several Tourist Information Centers. Here you will be helped by advice about the hotel, cafes or transport, and also offer to buy a discount tourist card. It makes sense to think about it: the card gives a discount in some hotels and cafes, and a number of attractions allows you to visit for free.

Climate

March 1, Sunday Cloudy +9 ° C in the afternoon 0 ° C at night ° С water	2 March, Monday Partly cloudy, light rain +10 ° C in the afternoon +3 ° C at night ° С water	March 3, Tuesday Clear +6 ° C in the afternoon 0 ° C at night ° С water
Olomouc weather forecast for 10 days

Hotels in Olomouc

Olomouc is a student town, one of the oldest universities of the country is here, Palacky University .Therefore, you can always spend the night in one of the student hostels, where they leave a few vacant rooms for tourists .If you do not look for them with your hand, you can stay at hostels, for example in Hostel Olomouc (place from 12 euros), located almost in the city center or in Poets' Corner Hostel, where the room in the room for eight travelers costs 11-12 EUR, and double separate room - 37 .Other hotels in Olomouc are more comfortable and cost, respectively, more expensive .The rooms at Hotel Alley, which is located in the heart of the historic part of the city, cost from 82 to 128 EUR per day, and in a completely cozy and family-run Hanacky Dvur - 45-86 EUR .

Kitchen and restaurants in Olomouc

To the attention of those who are going to Olomouc - now there will be an ode to the local cottage cheese delicacy, which is absolutely necessary to try .The technology of making this delicacy (albeit with a very specific sharp smell) has not changed since the 16th century .Now Olomouc cheeses (or curds, as they are sometimes called) are produced in the town of Lostice 30 km from Olomouc, but you can buy them everywhere in the Czech Republic .Needless to say, drink this product better with local beer in any of the many cafes .There are plenty to choose from! For example, Cafe Caesar, named after the legendary founder of the city (scientists do not confirm the involvement of Julius Caesar) .They serve excellent pizza and pasta, and portions are large, and the prices are student .Cafe 87 in the building of the Museum of Modern Art is famous all over the city for its marvelous chocolate cakes and breakfasts in English style .And in one of the best local restaurants U Andela for just 6-7 EUR you will be offered a "dinosaur steak" from three types of meat .Well, the best dishes of the national cuisine at Hanácká Hospoda .

Shopping and shopping

Of the major shopping centers should be allocated the following: centrum Haná, "Olympia" and Olomouc City. Here you can find literally anything you want, from fashionable clothes novelties to children's products or electronics. And, traditionally for all resort towns, the biggest election of authentic souvenirs will be in the shops in the area of ​​historical monuments. In addition, something, for example, sets of postcards, magnets, etc., can be bought in the information centers already mentioned.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Olomouc

To tell about what you need to see here, you can spend hours .The main thing is to get to Olomouc .This city is most like one large open-air museum .Amazing parks, fountains (more than 20!), Which can be considered for hours, the ancient Town Hall and the clock, the main square of the city and the pillar of the Holy Trinity, which have been restored in the XX century (at the same time they were supplemented with moving figures), deserve the closest attention .Just like the masterpieces of Baroque architecture (the church of St. Michael, the Convict and the chapel of the body of Christ), the Neo-Gothic (the temple of St. Maurice and an outstanding organ in it), the ancient houses, the Přemysl Palace and the villa of Primávesi ... Exhibitions, festivals and museums of the city - this is a separate topic .But the neighborhood of Olomouc is no less interesting than the city itself! Just 10 km away is the amazing zoo, 30 km, in Lochtice - the museum of Olomouc cheeses, near Namneshtit Castle on Ghana, the fortress of Bouzov and Sovinets .The main thing is to have enough time for everything! Photo of Olomouc (6)