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Discovering the capital of Moravia

Old May 5, 2017, 1:40 pm
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Discovering the capital of Moravia

Expect a report covering the city of Ostrava


Check out my previous reports:
First trip report...an early Summer getaway to the Caucasus
Slovakia...more than just Bratislava
Daytripping...exploring Belgian cities
The unknown Balkans
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Old May 5, 2017, 1:41 pm
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Background: I was in Southern Poland a few weeks ago and we decided to drive South to Ostrava in the Czech Republic for a day. I did the trip with my grandpa who's over 90 so walking around and taking photos was a bit limited. I still managed to check out the downtown area for an hour while he had his daily siesta...

Here we go:

Ostrava (also known as Mhrisch-Ostrau in German) is a city of around 300.000 and capital of the (historically) trans-border region of Moravia and Silesia. It's known for its historic centre and industrial area of Vitkovice.


#1 Katedrla Boskho Spasitele (Cathedral of the Divine Saviour)


#2 After lunch we drove to the Bolt Tower right inside the heart of Vitkovice (industrial area of the city) CZ Tourism Bolt Tower Ostrava


#3 The views are truly mind-blowing but I don't recommend the visit if you suffer from vertigo. A short walk, some stairs and a lift later...


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#5 Back in the city centre


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#8 Town hall with one hell of an observation deck


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Yes...there's still the other half of my trip report to Albania/Kosovo missing but I have close to no time these weeks so it might take a couple more. The photos above is all I've done in terms of editing and uploading during the last month.

I hope you enjoyed the report! Have a good weekend!
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Old May 6, 2017, 2:41 am
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Great photos! What camera do you use?
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Old May 6, 2017, 3:32 am
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Great photos! What camera do you use?
Thanks. I use the Canon EOS 6D.
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Old May 6, 2017, 10:47 am
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Impressive industrial landscape. You really have a talent for good pictures^

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Originally Posted by Steve_19
Great photos!
+1^ Thanks for sharing MA330.
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Old May 6, 2017, 12:03 pm
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This is an area I don't know at all, so this was very interesting to me. And I love it that you traveled with your grandfather. You're enjoying the time that he has.
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Old May 7, 2017, 9:47 am
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Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
This is an area I don't know at all, so this was very interesting to me. And I love it that you traveled with your grandfather. You're enjoying the time that he has.
It's always fun - always a funny story to tell.
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I thought the title was 'Monrovia' for a second.

Great pics once again, MA330.
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Old May 8, 2017, 10:20 am
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Originally Posted by DanielW
I thought the title was 'Monrovia' for a second.

Great pics once again, MA330.
Thanks a lot. Monrovia - maybe next time
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A very impressive collection of pics. Look forward to seeing more from you ^
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A very impressive collection of pics. Look forward to seeing more from you ^
Thanks.
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Awesome pics MA330. Which app was used for enhancing the pics?
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Old May 8, 2017, 2:23 pm
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Awesome pics MA330. Which app was used for enhancing the pics?
Thanks. Mainly Lightroom.
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