The hidden history of Olomouc: through the park past the fortress
The hidden history of Olomouc: through the park past the fortress
Get to know a different side of Olomouc. What was once a “city of soldiers and priests, was an important fortress until the 19th century, the remnants of which can to this very day be found in a ring around the centre. The thirty-kilometre route around all of the Olomouc fortified keeps awaits you, whether you travel it on foot or by bike. The original battlements have been replaced by parks with a stream, bowers and flowers, so your trip in search of the forts will be a pleasant one. Discover not only the forts, but also other military buildings such as redoubts, powder houses or military wells.
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Olomouc Fortification System
As it used to be the Moravian capital, Olomouc obviously needed adequate protection. Today, there are only small fragments of the medieval fortifications still to be seen in the city - for example Bezruč Park features the Jewish Gate, one of the gateways to the town. However, the Baroque defence system is another kettle of fish – the still standing manifold fortification structures draw military architecture fans to Olomouc, which in addition also offers many other places of beauty.
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