Visit Olomouc! Olomouc in the Czech Republic was founded in the 11th century and soon became one of the most important towns in the region, becoming the capital of Moravia in 1187. you

Visit Olomouc!

 Olomouc, Czech Republic, was founded in the 11th century and soon became one of the most important towns in the region, becoming the capital of Moravia in 1187. You can visit Olomouc from Prague on a day trip, but you can also stay longer there and enjoy the picturesque perfect city. Today, Olomouc is the sixth largest city in the Czech Republic with a large student population (about 25,000) because it is home to Palacki University, the second oldest university in the country (founded in 1573).

  The Old Town of Olomouc is the second largest preserved historical monument in the Czech Republic (after Prague) and there are plenty of opportunities to see breathtaking, picturesque places. Each alley is the prettiest with soft houses and unique details or arches distributed between the buildings.

The heart of Olomouc's Old Town is Horni Namesti – Upper Square. There you can find the city's most precious monument – the Holy Trinity Column, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, as "one of the most outstanding examples of the pinnacle of Central European Baroque artistic expression". The column was built in the first half of the 18th century to express gratitude for ending the plague that has always existed in the region.

Once you get tired of the beautiful but overcrowded Prague, you should visit Olomouc as it is the perfect alternative to the capital. I would even dare say that you can find most of what you are looking for in Prague in Olomouc, minus the crowds and more affordable.