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Church of St Marys Oblation
This church and monastery complex goes back nearly all the way to the founding of the city itself, dating from the mid-13th century. The overall style is Gothic, with baroque elements added later on. Mass is celebrated at 6pm on Wednesday and Sunday.
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Market Colonnade
The only of the main colonnades to be crafted from wood, this beautiful neoclassical structure dates from the 1880s and was the work of the fabled Viennese architectural firm of Fellner & Helmer. The springs here are accessible round the clock.
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Rybník Svět
This is one of hundreds of fish ponds in the region that date back centuries to when this part of Bohemia first developed fish-raising and harvesting techniques. Marked trails can take you around the pond and to other similar lakes in the region.
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House of the Four Mamlases
On the eastern side of nám Svobody at No 10 is the House of the Four Mamlases. The facade here is supported by a quartet of well-muscled but clearly moronic Atlas figures, each struggling to hold up the building and their loincloths at the same time.
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Marian Plague Column
This monument, the focal point of Dolní náměstí, was built in baroque style after the plague swept through Olomouc in 1713-15. The lower part of the statue shows eight patron saints against plagues, while the upper part is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
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Archbishops Palace
This expansive former residence of the archbishop was built in 1685. Entry to see the lavish interiors is by guided tour only (free audioguide provided in English). It was here that Franz-Josef I was crowned Emperor of Austria in 1848 at the tender age of 18.
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Jan Becher Museum
Jan Becher Museum deals with all things Becherovka, the towns famed herbal liqueur. Entry is by guided tour only, which must be booked in advance at the museum cash desk. Most tours are in Czech or Russian, but theres at least one tour a day in English.
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South Bohemian Aleš Gallery
This excellent gallery is to the right of the castle gate in a former riding school (jízdárna). On display is a permanent collection of Czech religious art from the 14th to 16th centuries, plus 17th-century Dutch masters and changing exhibits of modern art.
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Garden Colonnade
This elegant wrought-iron colonnade dates from 1880 and is the first of the main colonnades that you reach as you enter the spa zone. It was designed by the Viennese architectural firm of Fellner & Helmer, the same company that designed the Market Colonnade.
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Rabenštejn Tower
This tower, part of the citys original fortifications dating back to the 15th century, is home to a small permanent exhibition of historical weapons and body armour. If its closed, ask at the handicrafts shop on the ground floor and they can let you in.
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Museum of South Bohemia
The Museum of South Bohemia holds an enormous collection of historic books, coins and weapons. It was closed in 2014 for long-term reconstruction and during research for this book it wasnt clear when it would reopen. Check the website for the latest information.
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Brno Observatory & Planetarium
Brnos impressive planetarium will wow kids, though unfortunately most of the shows are in Czech. It may be possible to arrange an English presentation if you contact the staff in advance. Tickets and more information can be obtained at the Brno Tourist Information Centre .
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Spanish Synagogue
The Spanish Synagogue is named after its striking Moorish-Andalucian interior. Dating from 1868, its exhibition records the story of Jews in the Czech Republic from emancipation to the present day. Its one of the six Jewish monuments that make up the Prague Jewish Museum.
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Smiřický Palace
On 22 May 1618 Czech nobles gathered at the Smiřický Palace to plot a rebellion against their Habsburg rulers – the next day they flung two Habsburg councillors out of a window in Prague Castle - the famous Second Defenstration of Prague that kicked off the Thirty Years War.
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Náměstí Svornosti
The centre of the Old Town is defined by náměstí Svornosti, with its 16th-century Town Hall and Marian Plague Column , dating from 1716. Several buildings on the square feature valuable stucco and painted decorations: note the hotel at No 13 and the house at No 14 .
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Divoká Šárka
The valley of the Šárecký potok (Šárka Creek), in the far western end of the city, is one of Prague’s best-known and most popular nature parks. People come here to sunbathe on the rocks, hike along the creek and even swim in an ice-cold public pool from June through August.
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Peček Palace
This gloomy neo-Renaissance palace served as the wartime headquarters of the Gestapo. A memorial on the corner of the building honours the many Czechs who were tortured and executed in the basement detention cells. Today, it is home to the Ministry of Trade & Industry.
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Chapel of St Jan Sarkander
This tiny, round chapel is named after a local priest who died under torture in 1620 for refusing to divulge false confessions. Its built on the site of the jail where he died, part of which is preserved in the cellar. Downstairs is an exhibition about his pious life.
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Regional Museum
This small museum features folk art from the Šumava region, archaeology, history, fine arts, furnishings and weapons. The highlight is a room-sized model of Český Krumlov c 1800. Just next to the museum is a small grassy area with an amazing view out over the castle.
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Futura Gallery
The Futura Gallery focuses on all aspects of contemporary art, ranging from painting, photography and sculpture to video, installations and performance art. In the garden, youll find a rather shocking and amusing permanent installation by David Černý, called Brownnosers .
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