Opava: Hotels and Accommodations

The tour through the city center leads to buildings from the Gothic, Baroque, and Neo-Renaissance periods, through historic corners and scenic parks.

Culture

The Co-Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is the largest church building in Opava and a landmark of Upper Square (Horní náměstí). It is one of the most important monuments illustrating typical features of Silesian brick Gothic architecture and has been listed among the national cultural monuments since 1995.

The Expozice Slezsko exhibition presents the public with the nature, history, culture, and personalities of Silesia in four sections. The Silesian Museum traces its origins to the first public museum in the territory of today’s Czech Republic.

The Petr Bezruč Memorial was established during the poet Petr Bezruč’s lifetime and stands at the site of his birthplace. Müllerův dům was built in 1726 and was originally part of the grounds of a Liechtenstein castle that has since disappeared.

The town hall with its distinctive tower, now known as Hláska, is considered one of Opava’s best-known symbols and a prominent landmark.

Nature

The dendrological educational trail in Opava is a walking route in the city center that runs through the park ring and provides information about important trees.

Gastronomy

Opavská dvanáctka is a route through Opava where visitors can sample beers from smaller breweries.

Getting Around

Almost all important destinations in Opava are within walking distance.

Other Places

Other places: Chvalíkovice, Neplachovice, Budišov Nad Budišovkou, Hrabyně, Bolatice, Dobroslavice, Zlatníky, Velké Heraltice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Opava District.