Olomuoc

In a remarkable city, no monument is more remarkable than the Baroque Sloup Nejsvětější Trojice, a monument to the Holy Trinity on Horní náměstí outside Olomuoc's striking town hall. This column, erected in the 18th century in gratitude for the passing of plague and the greatness of faith, is more than a column, rising 32 metres above an ornate sculpted chapel inside. 

The skills and labour were contributed to by generations of city craftsmen. It is now a UNESCO heritage monument and was under restoration in 2026. 

The town hall, the first stone version of which was built in the 15th century, has a large astronomical clock and carillion that were recast in Socialist style last century.  

The archdiocesan museum of Olomuoc is one of the most important and impressive museums in Czechia, including restored frescoed interiors, most precious a chapel dedicated to John the Baptist, a Gothic cloister and part of the Romanesque Zdíkův palác. 

The cathedral Svatého Václava, the priceless Kostel Panny Marie Sněžné, Kostel svatého Mořice and Kostel Zvěstování Páně are important Czech churches, architecturally and historically. 

The remains of medieval city walls are still impressive and the hands-on science museum Pevnost poznání is sited in a Baroque former barracks.