The Science and Technology centre Ostrava Dolní Vítkovice Landek Park Ostrava The Silesian Ostrava Castle The multifunctional auditorium Gong Antonín Dvořák Theatre Ostrava-Vítkovice The Ostravsko Region The Miniuni Ostrava Complex Nowhere else besides Ostrava will you find so many architectural styles and whole suburbs influenced by the industrial revolution. The Moravian capitol of Ostrava reflects the beauty and richness of the First Republic and boasts a city hall which includes the tallest look-out tower in the country. Old mines and steel-mills now attract visitors to the city who come here to discover and understand how natural resources contributed to peoples' livelihood and the overall development of the region. Ostrava is a city of endless entertainment - from theatres, to nightclubs on the famous Stodolni Street. An experience you simply can not miss!!! Dolní Vítkovice In recent years, Ostrava's greatest attraction for tourists has become the Dolní Vítkovice district. The former industrial complex is a unique example of how industrial monuments have been carefully transformed into community and cultural centres. Dolní Vítkovice is the first monument in the Czech Republic that has joined the European cultural heritage list. The complex has become a centre for cultural and social life. One of the most celebrated events is the Colours of Ostrava Music Festival, which hosts tens of thousands of guests. Dolní oblast Vítkovice is also home to the Malý a Velký svět techniky science and technology centres, full of interactive educational attractions. www.dolnivitkovice.cz The Silesian Ostrava Castle Not long ago, the castle that once stood in Slezská Ostrava from as early as the thirteenth century almost ceased to exist. During the industrial revolution, coal was excavated from areas surrounding the castle. Because of this, it sank up to sixteen metres and gradually fell into disrepair. Up until shortly after the year 2000, all that was left of it was a single original tower. Today, the venue hosts various cultural events, including the Summer Shakespeare Festival. A variety of expositions, as well as the Muzeum čarodějnic Witches Museum make it an interesting place to visit. The castle is connected with the city's historical centre via footbridge and lies on a wonderful cycling route. www.cerna-louka.cz Landek Park People interested in learning more about coal mining in Ostrava can visit the largest mining museum in the Czech Republic. It was established in the former Důl Ansel Mine, where you can learn everything about the history of coal extraction and the how mine rescue workers operated. Landek Park, named after Vrch Landek Hill, also offers coalminers' specialities in the Harenda Miner's Tavern. www.landekpark.cz The New City Hall of Ostrava Despite the fact that Ostrava's New City Hall was built back in the 1920s, the lookout balcony remains the tallest city hall lookout to this day. The tower is 85 metres tall and the lookout stands 73 metres above ground. It offers excellent views of the entire city of Ostrava, the Beskydy mountain range and Poland. In favourable weather, visitors can even see the Jeseníky Mountains. www.ostravainfo.cz Antonín Dvořák Theatre Neo-Baroque Antonín Dvořák Theatre is one of the most spectacular theatres in the city. The theatre opened in 1907 and today ranks among some of the most beautiful buildings in the city. www.ndm.cz The Miniuni Ostrava Complex You can travel the entire world in a single hour at the Miniuni complex. Models of over thirty famous architectural structures can all be found in one place in this pleasantly landscaped setting, guided by lawns and footpaths. During your stroll through this world of miniatures, you will feel like a giant because everything has been shrunken down to a scale of 1:25. www.cerna-louka.cz/miniunisvetminiatur/akce/? i map menu www Masaryk Square The New City Hall Viewing Tower Ostrava, Stodolní Street