About the City
Olomouc has been a metropolis of Moravia, one of the Czech lands, for centuries thanks to its ancient university and its spiritual, cultural and craft traditions. It is still an important administrative, economic and cultural center. If you are interested in sights and places of interest in Olomouc, you can check out the following websites:
• Lonely planet: Olomouc – The Czech Republic’s Best Kept Secret
• Visit Olomouc: History
Where to eat
The closest dining options are Bistro & Bar Konvikt or Arigone Restaurant. If you are looking for restaurants or pubs with typical Czech cuisine and beer, you can visit for example Moravská restaurace (Moravian restaurant), Drápal, restaurant U Mořice, Hanácká hospoda a restaurace (Hanacka pub & restaurant), Plan B. Good food, beer or wine will also be offered by Svatováclavský pivovar (St. Wenceslas Brewery), Moritz (Moritz Brewery Inn). In summer, many other restaurants, bars and pubs open the front gardens where you can enjoy the charming and pleasant atmosphere of Olomouc.
Convenient links for detailed information about Olomouc
• Olomouc.eu
• Lonely Planet
• Czech Tourism
• My Czech Republic
About Palacký University
Palacký University Olomouc is a university with long-standing tradition. Founded in the 16th century, it is the second-oldest University in the Czech Republic. Today it is one of the very top Czech Universities, a modern higher education facility with a wide range of study programmes and copious scientific and research activities. More than 20,000 students study in accredited study programmes at eight Faculties.
• Find out more at the university’s main website.