Walking tours
Perhaps the best thing you can do while in olomouc is to join up with a walking tour. olomouc tours (http://www.olomouctours.com) offers walking and cycling tours throughout the year and even a free! introductory tour in july and august. the tours visit little known places like the torture chamber beneath the sarkander chapel and the old communist party headquarters out near the morava river.
The theatre
In the square is home to the moravian philharmonic orchestra, as well as numerous musicals, operas, and plays. the price for tickets is difficult to beat. be warned that the dialogue will usually be either in czech or the original language.
The Zoo
On the holy hill is also worth a visit. it is located near the basilica. there are pointers from the basilica to the zoo or ask the locals for directions. you can also take the bus line 11 to the terminal station. the zoo is in woods abundant in edible mushrooms suitable for pleasant walks.
Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art Muzeum modernÃho umÄni is the pale grey building across from the baroque Lady Mary of the Snows church. The permanent collection is OK, but the temporary exhibitions are often very interesting and well worth the 50Kc entrance fee free on Wednesdays and Sundays Thereâs a small lookout tower at the top which is included in the entry price of the museum.
Events
Flora Olomouc
In spring, you should not miss the flora fairgrounds and nearby parks full of flowers. check the flora fairgrounds website (http://www.flora-ol.cz/en/) for information about exhibitions.
Academia Film
Is an international festival of documentary films. most venues are close to the fine arts faculty of the university, with some being shown outdoors on a screen in the main square.
DvoÅak's Olomouc
Is a series of concerts of classical music taking place during may and june. the moravian philharmonic and visiting orchestras perform on the square and in the churches.
Easter Music Festival
The Easter Music Festival involves performances of international musicians in the cathedral and largest churches of Olomouc.
Song Festival
The Song Festival in early May gathers choirs from as far as Singapore and the United States to perform and compete. The choirs often burst spontaneously into song as they walk together around the streets and squares and it's a delighful time to be in Olomouc.