Welcome to the official tourism website for Olomouc.
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Information Centre
Horní náměstí (Upper Square)
Town Hall's archway
779 11 Olomouc
Opening hours: daily 9:00am –7:00pm
Tel.: (+420) 585 513 385, 392
E-mail: infocentrum@olomouc.eu
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Olomouc region Card
Olomouc Region Card is a tourist discount card that allows you to visit Olomouc significant savings. Its purchase to make sure you completely discounted or free admission.
Buildings and Palaces
Domy a paláce
- Archbishop’s Palace
- Romanesque Bishop’s Palace
- Edelmann’s Palace
- The Petráš Palace
- Hauenschild’s Palace
- Villa Primavesi
- Jesuit Convent
- Merchant's House “The Golden Deer“
- Merchant's House “The Red Bullock”
- The Salm Palace
Archbishop's Palace, which was accessible only on request until recently, has opened to the general public. The palace is open daily except Mondays, from10am to 5pm. (There are 8 historical representative halls to be seen.)
Historic houses and palaces, especially those lining the Upper Square and its adjoining streets, enhance the ancient impression of the city. The opulent palaces and townhouses are a dignified counterpart to religious architecture and make an integral part of the historic city centre.
The most important palaces include the Baroque Archbishop's Palace or the Renaissance Edelmann’s Palace with a richly decorated facade. Also noteworthy is the Romanesque Bishop's Palace, formerly better known as the Přemyslid Palace, which belonged to the very top of European Romanesque architecture. Western and northern perimeter walls with double and triple Romanesque windows have been preserved. The palace is open to the public.
The Olomouc Town Hall, an important Renaissance monument, is the main landmark of the Upper Square, which you can also view from the Town Hall tower. The other historical stages have left their mark in Olomouc as well, such as the Art Nouveau villa Primavesi - one of the architectural gems, which you certainly shouldn’t forget on your tour of Olomouc. Modern architecture adding a contemporary look to the city is also represented.
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