Ostrava

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of the Divine Saviour

A Roman Catholic cathedral in the heart of Ostrava, the second largest in the Moravia-Silesia region. Built in Neo-Renaissance style with twin 67-meter towers, it was completed in 1889.

Culture & venues

Antonín Dvořák Theatre

The Antonín Dvořák Theatre is an opera house in Ostrava that opened in 1907. Since 1919 it has served as one of two permanent stages of the National Moravian-Silesian Theatre, making it a great place to enjoy opera and other performances.

Zoos & aquariums

Ostrava Zoo

A zoo located in Ostrava, Czech Republic. It's a great destination for families traveling with children.

Nature

Ostravice

A river flowing through Ostrava, formed by the confluence of two branches. A walk along its banks offers lovely views of the city.

Nature

Opava

The Opava is a river flowing through both the Czech Republic and Poland, about 110 km long. You can enjoy the riverside scenery as it passes through Ostrava.

Museums & galleries

Museum of the fortifications in Hlučín

This site preserves and displays border fortifications built by the Czechoslovak army in the 1930s. Visitors can explore the original bunkers and defense structures firsthand and experience the history.

Shopping & districts

Přívoz

Přívoz is a district right next to Ostrava's main train station, where early 20th-century Art Nouveau buildings make for an enjoyable stroll through its streets. Old shops and markets blend together here, offering a close-up view of everyday local life.

Castles & palaces

Palace in Chałupki

Chałupki Palace is a castle in a village in southern Poland, right on the border with the Czech Republic. It's a good place to take in the quiet border-region scenery and explore the historic palace building.