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Olomouc at the top
Three years, three excellent awards by the world’s prestigious guidebook. Lonely Planet made a list of the most beautiful, yet lesser known tourist destinations. It wasn’t the hot springs of Iceland, Gibraltar Rocks, Odysseus' Ithaca or Luxemburg that ranked in first place but the historical center of Olomouc!
The mini guidebook, Secret Europe, presents tourists with fifty cities from different parts of Europe. The largest, world-renowned guidebook publisher attracts tourists to Olomouc by saying that “in terms of tourism Olomouc can be equated to an authentic restaurant which is your own, small, personal secret. The Main Square is amongst the most enchanting in the country. It is surrounded by historical buildings. It is adorned by the Holy Trinity Column listed as the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Magnificent churches, many of which host an exciting history, are scattered in the streets of the historical center. Explore the foundations of the ancient Olomouc castle in the Archdiocese Museum which is a must-see and then set out to one of the many pubs or mini-breweries”. In 2012, the publisher also awarded Olomouc by ranking it in the top ten most beautiful hidden treasures in Europe. One year later it was once again on the list of the recommended destinations in Moravia. “It’s beautiful as well as surprising for us. Lonely Planet is to tourist guidebooks what Michelin is to gastronomy. I perceive it as a win in the tourist Olympics,” responded Olomouc mayor, Martin Major, when he first heard of the award. “I am very pleased that the professional editor-in-chief of this publication truly appreciates the beauty of our city, its picturesque atmosphere and its uniqueness.
Apart from other things, Olomouc captivated them by the fact that it offers the same architectural treasures as Prague but without the crowds of tourists. It is definitely Olomouc’s advantage in comparison with our capital. However, despite repeated acclaim from the renowned guidebook, it may only be temporary”, mentioned the mayor, Major, with a smile. The deputy mayor, Jan Holpuch added, “I believe that this is an opportunity to introduce our beautiful city to many other tourists.” “I think that being awarded as a hidden treasure or undiscovered city will give Olomouc an even stronger stamp of attractiveness and will evoke more interest in potential visitors.”
Olomouc has been trying to advertise its beauty in a high-quality and systematic way. In the past years, this attempt has proved effective. Statistically as well as simply looking into the streets of the city center confirms that the number of tourists to Olomouc has truly increased. Olomouc is on the list of destinations offered by travel agencies as for example, one-day trips from Prague or as a part of the Vienna – Krakow route. “Greater advertising in cooperation with the agency CzechTourism certainly helped.
This agency gives Olomouc more space than before”, says Karin Vykydalová, head of the tourism department. “Acclaim from Lonely Planet obviously helps. Ideally, a visitor comes here based on the recommendation, is satisfied here and then recommends Olomouc to his friends back home”, adds Dušan Gavenda of the same department. Lonely Planet Secret Europe can be downloaded for free at: www.lonelyplanet.com/secret-europe.
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: [email protected]
Map
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.
Olomouc Region Card holders can use the public transport free of charge..
A dense network of the city public transport ensures convenient travel throughout the city of Olomouc (tram and bus transport). Single tickets or 24 hours tickets can be purchased in stores marked with a sticker of City Public Transport (MHD) (information centres, tobacconists and newsstands), as well as from ticket machines at tram or bus stops or directly from the driver (with a small surcharge).
ticket selling points for public transport | ||
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Legionářská 1 | +420 585 148 415 | Mon-Fri 6am–6pm, Sat 7am–12noon |
Hlavní nádraží ČD
(Central Railway Station ČD) |
+420 584 148 414 | Mon-Fri 5am–7pm, Sun 2pm–70pm |
Ostravská | +420 585 313 861 | Mon-Fri 5am–5pm |
Tickets can be purchased via SMS or via the SEJF mobile application (Android, iOS).
More information at www.dpmo.cz.
Have you lost something in a public transport vehicle?
For information contact DPMO, a.s. on 585 533 111, e-mail: [email protected].
In case of valuable findings contact the head of the security department on 585 533 155.
Every working day, a list of items found in public transport cars in Olomouc gets published at dpmo.cz in the the Lost and Found section.
Lost property may be reclaimed at the reception of DPMO, a.s., Koželužská 563/1, Olomouc, daily from 6:00 to 20:00.
Reclaiming is possible after submission of the identity card.
Unclaimed findings are forwarded to the Municipal Authorities of the City of Olomouc at the end of each calendar quarter.
Contact:
Magistrát města Olomouce, odbor kancelář tajemníka
Palackého 14, Kancelář: 2/239, 238 | 779 11 Olomouc
Tel.: +420 588 488 743 (742) | mobil: +420 605 202 826
E-mail: [email protected]