The Archbishops’ palace, Olomouc

Name: The Archbishops’ palace
Address: Wurmova 562/9, Olomouc, 771 01, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 587 405 421

#16 among attractions in Olomouc

Palace, Museum, Forts and castles

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The Archbishops’ palace (address: Wurmova 562/9) is a place located in Olomouc (Olomoucký region) and belongs to the category of palace, museum, forts and castles.

It is situated at an altitude of 761 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 49°35'45"N latitude and 17°15'40"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. The Archbishops’ palace is a short distance from the following public transport stations: U Dómu (tram, 3 min walk), Na Střelnici (bus, 13 min walk), Olomouc-Smetanovy sady (train, 20 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Okresní knihovna (library, 1 min walk), Palacký University Olomouc (universities and schools, 3 min walk), Kaple Panny Marie Opatrovnice (church, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 49°35'45"N, 17°15'40"E

Address

Wurmova 562/9Olomouc 771 01 Czech Republic

Contact

+420 587 405 421

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Archbishops’ palace open?

The Archbishops’ palace is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Archbishops’ palace?

Nearby attractions include Okresní knihovna, Olomouc (1 min walk), Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc (3 min walk), Kaple Panny Marie Opatrovnice, Olomouc (4 min walk), Saint Wenceslas Cathedral, Olomouc (5 min walk).

How to get to The Archbishops’ palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Archbishops’ palace:

Tram

U Dómu • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 6 (3 min walk)
Náměstí Republiky • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 6 (5 min walk)

Bus

Na Střelnici • Lines: 17 (13 min walk)
Vejdovského • Lines: 19 (14 min walk)

Train

Olomouc-Smetanovy sady (20 min walk)
Olomouc hlavní nádraží (21 min walk)