If you want to get to know Olomouc where our Czech Language Courses are held, this section may help you.

Olomouc

If you choose to come to our Czech Course in Olomouc, you will definitely have more time to learn and practise Czech as it is more peaceful in Olomouc with less hussle and bussle you find in Prague. However, Olomouc offers the same kind of activities like Prague but on a smaller scale. You are sure to enjoy our Czech Course in Olomouc as well as the city itself where our Czech Courses are held!

This town is attractive in every season. Olomouc is the second biggest and most important historical reserve in the Czech Republic. At the same time it is an administrative, social, cultural as well as tourist center of a picturesque Haná region. The biggest part of the region is made up by the fruitful Haná plain. Whenever you come, Olomouc is always worth seeing because this town is full of history and tradition as well as of life and hospitality.

Olomouc yesterday and today

The history of Olomouc dates back four thousand years. It was mentioned for the first time as early as in 1055. Later in the course of the centuries significant architects, among them e.g. Christoph Dienzenhofer, left their unmistakable mark on Olomouc in helping to shape its appearance.

The most remarkable architectural monuments are the Bishop´s Palace, St. Wenceslas Church, the Archbishop´s Palace, St. Michael´s Church, the Town Hall and last but not least the Holy Trinity Column which is listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2000.

The town of Olomouc has always been a centre of spiritual and cultural development. Albrecht of Wallenstein and Gregor Johann Mendel studied here. And Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Gustav Mahler stayed in Olomouc.

The cultural life in Olomouc is outstanding. The town hosts a lot of cultural events all year round. Fairs and exhibitions regularly take place at the Smetana Park, especially the well known international Flora flower exhibition. On top of that, you will find in Olomouc a great number of cosy restaurants, wine cellars, cafés, pubs as well as night clubs.

It may be also interesting to know that in 2014 Lonely Planet published an overview of their top 50 "hidden gems" in Europe called Secret Europe. Olomouc was number one, which of course brought more visitors who came and enjoyed their stay in Olomouc. However, the city has still kept its unique genius loci.

The town of Olomouc – the metropolis of Central Moravia – has become a popular destination. Every day many people come to admire and experience this unforgettable town. Will you be joining them?

Here is what Lonely Planet wrote:
Discover a New Old Historical Capital
As countless tourists embrace the overt charms of Prague and Český Krumlov, the city of Olomouc (olla-moats) is practically unknown outside of the Czech Republic, emerging as the travellers’ equivalent of a special restaurant that is your own little secret. The main square counts among the country’s most charming, surrounded by historic buildings and blessed with a Unesco-protected trinity column. The evocative central streets are dotted with beautiful churches, many of which play host to a thrilling history. Explore the foundations of ancient Olomouc Castle at the must-see Archdiocesan Museum, then head for one of the city’s many pubs or microbreweries. 

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