St. Catherine Monastery, Olomouc

Name: St. Catherine Monastery
Address: Olomouc, Czech Republic

#13 among attractions in Olomouc

Museum, Monastery, Gothic architecture

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The Monastery of St. Catherine in Olomouc, Czech Republic, was founded in 1287 for a community of Dominican nuns, who occupied it until 1782, when it passed over to the Ursuline nuns. The Ursuline Order remained in the monastery until 1951, when it was suppressed and converted to secular use under the Communist regime. It has been since used by the Regional Museum of Olomouc. ()

Local name: Kostel svaté Kateřiny Established: 1287 (737 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 49°35'25"N, 17°15'14"E

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Olomouc Czech Republic

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St. Catherine Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holy Trinity Column, Hradisko Monastery, Andrův stadion, Kostel svatého Mořice.

~1530 ftNW
Catholic monument dating to early 1700s
Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc
8 min walk • In the historical city of Olomouc in the Czech Republic stands the Holy Trinity Column, a monument that is not only a symbol of the city but also a UNESCO World Heritage site. This Baroque masterpiece was constructed between 1716 to 1754 as a declaration of faith and a...
1.2 miNE
Military hospital in a landmark space
Hradisko Monastery, Olomouc
31 min walk • Nestled within the historical city of Olomouc, the Hradisko Monastery stands as a testament to the rich monastic tradition of the Czech Republic. Originally founded in the 11th century, this premonstratensian monastery is a beacon of spiritual and architectural...
0.7 miN
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Andrův stadion, Olomouc
19 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Olomouc, Andrův stadion stands as a testament to the city's passion for sports and its commitment to community engagement. This multifunctional sport venue, which primarily serves as the home ground for the local football club SK...
~1830 ftN
Historic 13th-century Gothic church
Kostel svatého Mořice, Olomouc
9 min walk • The Kostel svatého Mořice (Church of Saint Maurice) stands as a spiritual beacon in the heart of Olomouc, a historical city in the Czech Republic. This church, with its origins dating back to the 15th century, is a prime example of Gothic architecture, though it also...
~1280 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Baroque architecture
Church of Saint Michael, Olomouc
7 min walk • Church of Saint Michael is a Roman Catholic church in Olomouc, Czech Republic. It is one of the most important landmarks of the city.
0.4 miNE
Universities and schools
Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc
10 min walk • Palacký University Olomouc is the oldest university in Moravia and the second-oldest in the Czech Republic. It was established in 1573 as a public university led by the Jesuit order in Olomouc, which was at that time the capital of Moravia and the seat of the episcopacy.
0.6 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Wenceslas Cathedral, Olomouc
17 min walk • Saint Wenceslas Cathedral is a gothic cathedral at Wenceslas square in Olomouc, in the Czech Republic, founded in 1107. The square was named after Saint Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia on the thousandth anniversary of his death in 935.
0.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Olomouc Castle, Olomouc
17 min walk • Olomouc Premyslid Castle is one of the most important castle complexes in the Czech Republic. It is located on Wenceslas hill in the historic city of Olomouc. Originally there were two castles in Olomouc called "Old" and "new". The old one was located at the site of Villa Primavesi.
~1970 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Red Church, Olomouc
10 min walk • Red Church is a former Protestant church in Olomouc, Czech Republic. The church was built in 1901-1902 by German architect Max Löwe.
0.6 miNE
Forts and castles
The Premyslid palace, Olomouc
17 min walk • The Bishop's Palace in Olomouc - a Romanesque building located near the cathedral, at Václavském Náměstí in Olomouc, the Czech Republic. Preserved only partially. Currently an archdiocesan museum.
~1690 ftN
Memorial
Mausoleum of Yugoslav Soldiers in Olomouc, Olomouc
9 min walk • The Mausoleum of Yugoslav Soldiers is a neoclassical chapel with an ossuary containing remains of Yugoslav soldiers killed in the First World War. It was built in 1926 in Bezruč Park in Olomouc, Czechoslovakia by the Czechoslovak-Yugoslav League. The designer of the chapel was architect Hubert Aust.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Catherine Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Jupiterova kašna, Olomouc (3 min walk), Neptunova kašna, Olomouc (5 min walk), Korunní pevnůstka, Olomouc (6 min walk), Horní náměstí, Olomouc (6 min walk).

How to get to St. Catherine Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Catherine Monastery:

Bus

Tržnice • Lines: 16, 17 (2 min walk)
Smetanovy sady • Lines: 16, 17 (9 min walk)

Tram

Tržnice • Lines: 1, 3, 7 (3 min walk)
Okresní soud • Lines: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 (6 min walk)

Train

Olomouc-Smetanovy sady (9 min walk)
Olomouc-Nová Ulice (13 min walk)