Olomouc Region – Luoghi Parlanti

Region of Olomouc

Region rich in healing springs

PERSONAGES

Otto Wichterle

(1913 - 1998) He was a world-renowned Czech scientist and inventor from Prostějov. Wichterle worked mainly in the field of macromolecular organic chemistry. He is famous for his discoveries and inventions that led to the fundamental improvement and worldwide popularisation of soft contact lenses. Wichterle is also famous for the discovery of the artificial polyamide fibre, silone.

Vincenz Priessnitz

(1799 - 1851) He was a Czech physician, discoverer of hydrotherapy and founder of the Priessnitz Spa (1822) in Jeseník. Dozens of hydrotherapy spas were built throughout Europe based on Priessnitz's model. He is known as the water doctor. Numerous influential personalities came to Jeseníky for treatment. He was respected and admired by his patients and rejected by representatives of official medicine. Priessnitz treated members of the imperial court, generals, European nobility, writers and poets.

Hanák tade bode do skonáni světa!

Hanák stays here until the end of the world!
The proverb describes the typical characteristics of the inhabitants of Haná (Hanák): courage, prudence, pride and self-confidence. Inhabitants of Haná are considered to be a thoughtful people who do not like to judge hastily, which is sometimes misunderstood as hesitation, especially in their work, which on the contrary they do very thoroughly and with tenacious perseverance.

WHAT TO EAT

Olomoucké tvarůžky

(Olomouc cheese)
This typical Olomouc cheese has a history of over 600 years. It is a unique cheese of Czech origin, known for its unmistakable piquant taste and characteristic aroma. Olomoucké tvarůžky is a natural, soft, lightly matured cheese with a minimum of fat and salt, and no chemical additives.

The Beer

Beer from the Central Moravian and Jeseníky breweries and microbreweries is one of the best beers and honours of the Moravian brewing industry and is no match for the renowned 'Czech beer'. Its reputation has already grown beyond the borders of the region and the Czech Republic, as evidenced by numerous awards at prestigious world competitions, such as the World Beer Award or the European Beer Challenge.

Niva Cheese

Natural milk from Czech red-legged cows is used to produce this characteristic mould cheese. It is a cheese with a high protein and fat content.

MUST-SEE

Dance hall in the Račín valley

The Art Nouveau ballroom was built by Cardinal Georg Kopp, Bishop of Breslau, in 1906-1907. Inside was a restaurant, a large ballroom and a guesthouse. After Cardinal Kopp, the ballroom took the name Georgs Hall. Before the war it was a popular tourist destination and parties were held every weekend. The park around the house was also adorned with rhododendrons, ornamental trees and a relaxation area.

Čechy pod Kosířem Castle

A neoclassical-style castle surrounded by a 21.5-hectare English-style park is linked to the noble Silva Tarouca family. The famous Czech painter Josef Mánes, who regularly visited Čechy pod Kosířem and worked here between 1849 and 1870, was a friend of the family. Today we can find the largest collection of his paintings here.

Prostějov

This elegant city impresses with its friendly and orderly appearance. It is like leafing through an architectural history book. Here you will find a variety of many artistic movements. Great architects have left their "writing" here. We recommend visiting T. G. Masaryk with the New City Hall and the tower that is the landmark of the city. The undisputed pride of Prostějov is the National House, called the pearl of Art Nouveau.