interactive science center of
Palacký University Olomouc
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The City of Olomouc
Lonely Planet: “Olomouc, the most beautiful city in the Czech Republic”.Olomouc, today a city of more than one hundred thousand citizens, is located in the heart of the Haná region. It is the sixth largest city in the Czech Republic and it lies right in the heart of Moravia. Olomouc is a home to the ancient university, the archdiocese, the philharmonic, numerous museums, theatres and clubs, the venue for many interesting events and festivals. For centuries, Olomouc was one of the most significant residences of the Czech Monarchy. For centuries, Olomouc belonged among the most significant residence of the Czech Monarchy.
Exhaustive information about the city for tourists and visitors are available on the Olomouc Tourism page.
Palacký University
Palacky University is, after Charles University in Prague, the oldest university in the the Czech lands. It was re-established in 1946, following with the tradition of the old Olomouc university, which was founded in 1573 and closed in 1860. Over 20 thousand students attend eight faculties of the university: Faculty of Science, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Faculty of Law, Sts Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Physical Culture and Faculty of Health Sciences.
Fort Science
The progressive Palacký University Interactive Science Centre is an oasis of science. It combines the unique atmosphere of the place and the power to educate and inspire students and both children and their parents. The architecturally exceptional building served as an artillery depot in the 19th century. However, in 2015, the fort finally became a haven for knowledge.
