Ostrava
Ostrava is the third largest city in the Czech Republic and the largest urban area at the meeting point of three countries: the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia. Ostrava is situated 15 km away from the nearest border crossing to Poland and 55 km from Slovakia. This location is proving to be economically advantageous. The facades of many buildings have been restored to their original architectural style, and many people from Ostrava are surprised to see how beautiful the original city centre was. Many hotels and restaurants have undergone renovation, and nowadays Ostrava can boast a wide range of premises for exhibitions, trade fairs, cultural and sports events. The area around Ostrava is very attractive both in the winter and summer holiday periods, and you can enjoy staying in a spa town or participating in sporting activities.
The city of Ostrava is characterized by many architectural styles. The functionalism and classicism are mixed within the City built-up areas.
The most important and best known sites are: the chateaus in Hradec nad Moravicí, Raduň, Kunín, Kravaře, Fryštát v Karviné, and the Žerotínský Chateau in Nový Jičín, the Castle in Hukvaldy, Sovinec in the District of Bruntál, the castle and fort ruins in Štramberk with the tower called Trúba, and the cave Šipka, where remains of primaeval man were found. There are a number of museums in the region.
Inside the City, there are extensive parks, tree-lined avenues and alleys. They serve, together with the forests for recreation throughout the year.
