Ostrava Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the Czech Republic
About Ostrava
Ostrava had been a predominantly industrial city since the 18th century, when the discovery of extensive coal deposits in the area led to an industrial boom. Ostrava quickly grew from a small provincial town of around one thousand inhabitants to one of the largest cities in the region. As a major steel manufacturing centre, Ostrava suffered heavy destruction during the Second World War, and holds the sad distinction of being one of the most polluted cities of the European Union. For a small city, Ostrava has surprisingly large number of tourist information centres. The centres are calledOstrava Info. One is located at each of the main train station (Ostrava hl.n. and Ostrava-Svinov). Two more are located downtown, one at the new City Hall and one at the Elektra transit station.
Top Attractions in Ostrava
Explore the best things to see and do in Ostrava:
- ★Colours of Ostrava
- ★Golden Spike Ostrava
- ★Heap Ema
- ★Kunčický bludný balvan
- ★Landek hill
- ★Landek park
- ★Poruba castle
- ★Poruba district
Where to Eat in Ostrava
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Café au pere tranquille (French café)
- 🍴Harenda u Barborky - stylish restaurant at the Mining museum
- 🍴Koras - culinary specialities, International cuisine
- 🍴La Petite Conversation
- 🍴Moravská chalupa - stylish restaurant with regional specialities
- 🍴Taverna na Rynku
Where to Stay in Ostrava
- 🏨Hotel Brioni
- 🏨Imperial Hotel Ostrava
- 🏨Mercure Ostrava Center Hotel
- 🏨Park Inn Ostrava
Ostrava Travel Guide Sections
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