Incredibly beautiful "Upper Square" in Olomouc. Unfortunately, Trinity Column is under renovation as of August 2024! Still, it is worth visiting for the Town Hall, Astronomical Clock, Hercules Sculpture, Caesar Sculptures, and other sculptures that surround the Town Hall and the Upper Square.
Upper Square, also known as Horni Namesti, is a charming location perfect for a holiday. The main square features the impressive Holy Trinity Column, a 35-meter tall Baroque monument commemorating survival of the 18th-century plague outbreak. Additionally, the town hall building houses an astrological clock with 365...
Read moreLove this place & have been coming to Olomouc for a few years now to visit family & friends. There's a real mixture of buildings ranging from ornate colourful ones to the occasional Soviet style block. There are numerous pubs, restaurants & bars lining the square so you'll always get a decent beer & food. At Easter time there's a Spring fair & in December & start of January a Christmas fair. Olomouc may not be on the tourist trail at all if you're coming from England, but if you find yourself in the town, then take the time to visit the...
Read moreThis town is a perfect choice for a holiday. But be careful you'll have to ask the restaurant if they accept credit card. There are many small restaurants they don't accept credit, be very careful, don't use ATM,, JBL charge you a lot of money. We used the ATM , we took 200 Czech crowns out of it. They charged extra costs now the same the amount. They charged 195 Czech krone. Do not use ATM, just...
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