{"id":47,"date":"2007-04-17T22:41:00","date_gmt":"2007-04-17T22:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitingeu.com\/central-europe\/czech-republic\/2007\/04\/olomouc-czech-republic.html"},"modified":"2016-05-18T09:50:37","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T09:50:37","slug":"olomouc-czech-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitingeu.com\/central-europe\/czech-republic\/2007\/04\/olomouc-czech-republic.html","title":{"rendered":"Olomouc Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Olomouc\"<\/a>
\nOlomouc, Czech Republic<\/a>
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Olomouc is one of the best places to visit in the Czech Republic. Bursting with charm and history, the city is an off-the-beaten-path gem.<\/p>\n

The City of Olomouc<\/strong>
\nLocated 280 kilometers (175 miles) east of Prague, the city of Olomouc is known to many as a smaller, less touristy version of the Czech capital. The fifth largest city in the Czech Republic, Olomouc’s history dates back to the 10th century.<\/p>\n

The top sites in Olomouc include the 18th century Holy Trinity Column on the city’s Upper Square. It was named to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. <\/p>\n

Additionally, the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary on the Holy Hill is a great place to visit. It was named a Basilica Minor by Pope John Paul II. <\/p>\n

The 19th century neo-Gothic St. Wenceslas Cathedral is another of the city’s sightseeing highlights.<\/p>\n

Other Information about Olomouc<\/strong>
\nInformation about restaurants, hotels and hostels in Olomouc can be found here<\/a>, and information on trains, buses, and driving from Prague to Olomouc can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Olomouc, Czech Republic Olomouc is one of the best places to visit in the Czech Republic. Bursting with charm and history, the city is an off-the-beaten-path gem. The City of Olomouc Located 280 kilometers (175 miles) east of Prague, the city of Olomouc is known to many as a smaller, less touristy version of the […]<\/p>\n

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