Prague is one of Europe's most popular city destinations–and deservedly so, though not without its downsides. Those yearning for baroque splendor, medieval alleys, and authentic Czech charm, but ...

Founded by Julius Caesar, successful in repulsing a Mongol invasion in the 13th century, and mentioned in an obscure 2001 album track by US indie band R.E.M., Olomouc may be What to see: ...

To call numbers below from the U.S., dial 011 (the international dialing code), 420 (country code for the Czech Republic), 58 (city code for Olomouc) and the local number. WHERE TO STAY: ...

F rom star-spangled spires to heavenly cathedrals to baroque monuments, there’s nothing that brings the history of the Czech Republic to life like an atmospheric market square. Olomouc ...

11 January 2010 – Power producer CEZ is building a solar power station in south Bohemia that should become the largest power plant using solar energy in the Czech Republic, daily Lidove Noviny ...

In the hearty town pub, egged on by the locals around me, I order the "Guttery Breath of the Knight of Lostice" -- Olomouc's infamous stinky cheese. It comes with a lid, mints and the offer of a ...

by Rick Steves, May 19, 2025 | Traveling along Czech byways, you'll enjoy traditional villages—like Třeboň and Třebíč—with great prices, a gentle countryside and fewer tourists.

This week's pick is Long Story Short in Olomouc, Czech Republic. History meets chic minimalism at a hip new hostel in one of the Czech Republic's most charming cities, said Anna Jones at Dwell.