NEWS | June 6, 2014
World number one among the most beautiful, but little known tourist destinations? According to the prestigious World Lonely Planets guide to Olomouc! And the author comments that the new ranking in secret mini guide accompanies Europe, warns that in Olomouc “must see Archdiocesan Museum.” So let inspire …
Guide called The Secret Europe represents fifty places tourists from different parts of Europe. “Olomouc is similar to a distinctive tourist restaurant, which is your personal little secret. The main square is one of the most beautiful in the country, surrounded by historical buildings and decorated with the Column of the Holy Trinity under the protection of UNESCO. In the streets of the city are scattered beautiful churches, many of which hosted the exciting history. Explore the foundations of an ancient castle in Olomouc Archdiocesan Museum, a must-see, and then head to one of the many pubs and microbreweries, “attracts the worlds largest publisher of guides. Already two years ago while publishers Lonely Planet appreciated Olomouc included in the top ten most beautiful hidden treasures in Europe and then again last year as part of a recommended destination Moravia.
“The explicit mention of the Archdiocese Museum in the most important world guides perceive as important award. And we hope that both the city of Olomouc, and specifically our museum will help attract more visitors. It may sound immodest, but we think that the Archdiocesan Museum with its permanent exhibition and award-winning architectural design is truly worth a visit,” responded to information about the awards Olomouc Museum of Art director Michal Soukup.
Olomouc Archdiocesan Museum is a museum of European importance and only of its kind in the country for spiritual artistic culture of the 12th to 18th centuries. Housed in a renovated national monument Přemyslovský castle in the area, which is a testament to the millennium development and construction is one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in Central Europe (findings around. 4,000 BC.). In 1306, was murdered last Czech Kings of Václav III. Permanent exhibition of the Archdiocesan Museum Olomouc called Glory and Praise presents in 16 theaters more than 300 works from the Romanesque to Baroque. Also organizes temporary exhibitions focusing on ancient art.