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Olomouc
The city of Olomouc is a significant part of Moravia, situated in the eastern part of Czech Republic. Olomouc bore close connection with the Roman Empire in the past. History reveals this in the remains of the Roman military camp. Again in the 9th and 10th century, the region was a significant centre of the Great Moravian Empire. In 1640, the region came under the occupation of the Swedes and remained so for almost eight years. This brought in devastation to the city and was then was fortified by Maria Theresa while they were at war with Frederick the Great. During World War II, the region fell into a tense atmosphere. As the German troops left the town after the war, the old astronomical clock was open fired by them. A few remains of the monument are now kept in the museum.
With such rich historical past, Olomouc is sure to have several important places of interest. One of the most important is the Holy Trinity Column, which has already attained the status of a world heritage by UNESCO. The city is pretty famous for its several churches. To start with the St. Maurice Church and the St Wenceslas cathedral are some of the major places of interest. The Bishop's Palace, which is an ancient building, was the residence of the Premyslid Dynasty members. Another of the most popular building is the town hall with an astronomical clock.
To make your dream visit successful and in order to spend a wonderful weekend with your family, you can chose from some of the best apartments available in Olomouc. Apartments and Villa's offered at several price ranges, you can get the best deals by taking a thorough look at the options available.
A prominent place of interest is the six Baroque fountains of the city. Five of these represent the Roman gods Triton, Mercury, Neptune, Hercules, Jupiter and the other one depicts Julius Caesar. After you take a good look at the city, a good way to relax yourself is by making a quick visit to the famous winerooms and bars of the city.
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