© Photo by Hans van der Boom
This town is surprisingly non-touristic comparing to much smaller Český Krumlov and Karlovy Vary - however, its charm and historic heritage are acknowledged by UNESCO, who inscribed Holity Trinity Column (biggest Baroque sculptural group in the Czech Republic) on Upper Square into a World Heritage List in 2000. Besides many monuments, town is famous for its university. Olomouc has highest density of university students in Central Europe - every fourth inhabitant is studying at one of eight university faculties. Many of the town's services are student-oriented.
