Photogallery of Olomouc, Czech Republic

The capital of the Czech Republic is not the only place worth visiting in this beautiful country. There are many no less charming settlements that can amaze and enchant their guests. Without a doubt, Olomouc is one of these cities. This is a charming place, which has an area of only 103 square kilometers. Despite this, Olomouc is the sixth-largest city in the Czech Republic and home to a great number of ancient landmarks, many of which are true masterpieces of architecture. Experienced travelers say that Olomouc is much like Prague but without hordes of tourists and urban noise. Magnificent squares with Baroque fountains have become a calling card of the city. They have been decorating this region of the Czech Republic since the 18th century. According to an old Renaissance period legend, Julius Caesar was the founder of Olomouc. He built a town on the site of the former Roman military camp. However, historians do not agree with this opinion and continue studying the subject. The settlement officially received the town status only in 1253. Over almost four centuries, Olomouc was the center of the province of Moravia. During the Thirty Years’ War, in 1640, the Swedish army captured the Czech city. The occupation period lasted eight years. The Swedish plundered Olomouc and ruined many of its buildings. After this, it was decided to move the capital of Moravia to another city. In 1758, Frederick the Great made an attempt to capture the city. After a six-day-long … Read further