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Photogallery of Ostrava, Czech Republic
Top sigths of Czech Republic
Czech Republic is an old country that is home to numerous old buildings, magnificent castles and fortresses. Main tourist routes include visits to the most famous landmarks, any of which has its unique history and many legends. It’s worth mentioning the most famous sights of the country, visiting which always leave travellers pleased and helps learning more about Czech Republic and its history.
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Chapters of the guide to Ostrava
Traditions and mentality of Ostrava
Residents of Ostrava are distinguished by a very calm and measured personality. It seems that no events can knock them out of their routine rhythm of life. They are never in a hurry and at the same time manage to do all the work and responsible matters on time. Foreign tourists should take into account that young people from among locals are not so good at foreign languages so it's best to speak to them in Czech or … Open 
Travel guide to Ostrava
The city has a very interesting miniature park called "Miniuni - World of Miniatures". The area of the park opened in 2004 is 1.5 hectares. It accommodates many exact small-scale (1:25) replicas of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Here you can admire the miniature Colosseum and the Eiffel Tower, see the exact copy of Big Ben and the Tower of Pisa, as well as other outstanding attractions of world … Open
Ostrava for children - what to visit
In Ostrava, you can arrange an exciting family vacation. The city has many natural attractions and entertainment centers to offer its guests. Many tourists start their acquaintance with the city from visiting Zoo Ostrava in an amazingly beautiful natural area. Camels, giraffes, and elephants walk freely in its spacious enclosures. Besides, the zoo has a large pond with pink flamingos. The best time to visit the zoo … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Ostrava presents stores of various categories and profiles. These are large shopping malls, specialized stores, craft workshops, as well as colorful markets with a huge selection of fresh products. One of the most popular among tourists is Librex bookstore that was opened in 2001 and continues to be the largest store of its kind in town. The main feature of Librex is that here you can buy not only books in various … Open
Advices for travellers
8. The local dialect is very different from that prevailing in the capital area. Even those fluent in Czech may not understand some words and phrases. 9. Shopping fans should pay attention to jewelry of the local brand Eblonex, as well as Swarovski crystal jewelry. Be sure you'll appreciate their high quality and pretty attractive prices. 10. Thrifty tourists should look for bakeries and pastry shops … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
No less popular is Moravska Chalupa Restaurant delighting visitors with a casual atmosphere and affordable prices. You can also try hearty meat dishes with vegetable garnishes, duck specialties, as well as salads from fresh farm vegetables. The menu includes both traditional Czech and classic European dishes, and beer lovers will love the place too. Bernie's Grill & Wine positions itself as a steakhouse. On its … Open
