Practical Information
Culture
There are many ways to find out about exciting places to go, where the gigs or sports matches are taking place. Probably the easiest way is to keep checking the dozens of posters in the hallways of the dormitories, canteens and faculties or the ever-so-useful Internet. Take note of the Calendar of Events and News sections on the university web, for invitations to UP-related events. Information about cultural programmes are also available directly on the websites and the Facebook pages of the relevant theatres, cinemas, establishments and sports centres. Lastly, there are also the Olomouc city webpages www.olomouc.eu and the commercial sites (www.olomouc.cz, www.ol4you.cz, and www.i-olomouc.cz.
For general overview of Olomouc cultural venues please visit section Olomouc Life / Culture.
Religion
Religious organisations and places of worship in Olomouc:
Evangelical churches (Protestant)
Olomouc International Fellowship (English)
We’re a bunch of people living in, or passing through, Olomouc who meet together during uni term time. As an English service of the Czech Baptist church (although those attending are from all denominational backgrounds), we meet on Sunday afternoons at 4pm. Together, we hear God's word read & taught, sing Christian songs, pray and share in the Lord’s Supper (2nd and 4th Sundays). We would love for you to join us - anyone is welcome!
Lípa, Třída Svornosti 2a. Trams 2, 7; stop "Nádraží Město".
Facebook: Olomouc International Fellowship
Bible studies (English):
Neředín on Friday evenings
See also: Palacký University Christian Fellowship (PUCF)
Roman Catholic Churches
Caritas (English Mass)
2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 10 am, Křížkovského 6
http://catholiceng-olo.blogspot.cz/
St. Wenceslas Cathedral (katedrála Sv.Václava), Václavské náměstí
St. Maurice Cathedral (katedrála Sv. Mořice), ulice 8. května
St. Michael Church (Michalský kostel), Žerotínovo náměstí
Virgin Mary in the Snow Cathedral (kostel P. Marie Sněžné), náměstí Republiky
The Jewish Centre
Muslim community
Olomouc's Muslim community has facilities in which daily prayers as well as weekly prayers can be offered. The community holds events such as Eid-Ul-Fitr and Eid-Ul-Adha. Halal meat is also sold by the community. E-mail: info@olomoucmuslims.com.
Orthodox church
Church of St. Gorazd , Gorazdovo náměstí
UPoint - The Information Centre and Shop
UPoint - The Information Centre and Shop of Palacký University Olomouc
The Black Dog House
Upper Square 205/12
Monday, Tuesday: 09:00–17:00
Wednesday: 09:00–20:00
Thursday, Friday: 09:00–17:00
Saturday: 09:00-12:00 (July and August closed)
www.upoint.upol.cz/en
Information
UPoint is ready to provide you with a wide range of information about Palacký University and life in Olomouc a great university city. No matter whether you are interested in our various study programmes which are open to all generations, our active Alumni Programme or upcoming cultural and educational events, you will find everything you need to know here.
Gift Items
UPoint offers a variety of souvenirs and useful items (ranging from pens to picnic blankets to university-produced honey or beer). Each item we carry has been carefully chosen for our customers from quality local suppliers.
Fashion Collection
Our graduates have created our own fashion brand called UniWearCity. If you'd like to support your fellow students and class up your wardrobe , stop by and browse our collection of modern shirt and sweatshirt designs.
Books and Publications
Come in and find the most prestigious publications from the university publishing house and from Academic Publishing all in one place. Whether you are looking for a philosophical treatise, an atlas or a relaxing book for your next train journey, UPoint has your choices covered.
Posters and Photos
Here you will find stylish posters from our own university photographers, each of which makes an excellent decoratation for your dormitory room or can be useful in your academic studies. If you prefer to capture a memory for your bedside table, come in and see the large selection of photos and get inspired.
Coffee & Services
UPoint invites you to take a break and relax with a cup of our excellent coffee at UPoint. Additionally, you can recharge your phone, connect to the internet or perhaps fill-in your application to become a part of our fine university.
Shopping
Galerie Šantovka
This brand new shopping mall is in the very centre of Olomouc. In addition to a ton of international fashion brands, it also features a multiplex and a theatre. There is also Albert hypermarket, the largest supermarket in the city centre.
www.galeriesantovka.cz
Globus & OlomoucCITY Shopping Mall
Globus is one of the biggest and cheapest hypermarkets in Olomouc. From the city centre, take bus No. 27 from either the Tržnice or náměstí Hrdinů stop, which goes all the way to Globus/OlomoucCITY, or take tram no. 2 or 7 to the Hřbitovy stop and walk from there.
www.globus.cz, www.mojecity.cz
Olympia Shopping Mall
This shopping mall offers a wide selection of clothing shops. A good place to buy groceries is Albert, the huge supermarket that covers the largest share of the mall. It is at the very back of Olympia. There is a free Olympia shuttle bus, no. 60, which stops in the city centre at náměstí Hrdinů and Tržnice.
www.olympiaolomouc.cz
Centrum Haná Shopping Mall
In many ways this shopping mall is similar to Olympia. Some of the shops are the same, but most of them are different. For groceries and other goods head to the Tesco hypermarket, again the biggest part of the mall. Take tram no. 1, 4 or 6 all the way to the end, the Nová Ulice stop.
www.ochana.cz