Photo: Aleš Jungmann, Olomouc Museum of Art
A disclaimer: when it comes to the city of Olomouc, I’m not entirely a dispassionate reporter. Although I consider myself a child of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, where I grew up and to which I returned as a middle-aged man, I spent seven wonderful years in Olomouc – studying and later working in this beautiful, historic city at the heart of Moravia. My career has taken me to numerous Czech and international cities, including extended stays in Paris, London, Washington, DC, and, naturally, several years in Prague. Yet, Olomouc still holds a special place in my heart.
In this episode of Czechast we explore the roots of Olomouc’s fascinating uniqueness with someone who is deeply knowledgeable about it. Joining me is Miroslav Kindl, an art historian from the Archdiocesan Museum. And even though it is associated with the Catholic Archdiocese (as the name indicates) it is funded by the state. Besides showing exhibits of important religious and spiritual value, the exposition’s first and foremost mission is to explain the millennia long history of this place.
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