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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Olomouc

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Olomouc, Czechia

Updated February 17, 2025
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Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc (Czech Republic)

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Holy Trinity Column

An ornate plague column – built to celebrate life – claimed the lives of numerous artisans during its construction.

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Olomouc's Communist Clock

Tiny communists hammer away on the Olomouc Astronomical Clock.
‘The Thief’

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'The Thief'

A cheeky reminder about the value of art dangles above one of Olomouc's busiest streets.
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The Zwinger Gardens

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The Zwinger Gardens

Once home to artillery, this garden offers more peace today than it did during its war-torn past.

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Mausoleum of Yugoslav Soldiers

This almost a century old piece of architecture had been overlooked by most, except for the drunk and the homeless
The exterior of the church is still striking.

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The VKOL Red Church

Instead of sermons, this church became home to millions of books.
Exterior of the bunker.

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Bunker of Civil Defence (Kryt Civilní Ochrany)

This former atomic bunker is now the Olomouc Institute of Remembrance, telling stories of the communist era.
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