Landek park, Pod Landekem 64 (bus stop „Hornické muzeum”), ☎ +420 596 131 803 (), . 9AM–6PM daily. Located on the former Anselm Mine (one of the first to be established at the end of the 18th century in what is today the Petřkovice District of Ostrava), the Mining Museum was opened in the early 1990’s. It is the largest mining museum in the Czech Republic. The coal seams of the former Anselm Mine surface at the Landek National Nature Reserve, a world famous site in terms of geology, archaeology, history, natural sciences and mining. Man was using black coal here more that 25 000 years ago! A unique exhibition of the Mining Museum highlights the evolution of coal mining in the Ostrava-Karviná region, as well as mining technology, and rescue services. In fact, it is the largest exhibition of its kind in the world. The site includes sports and recreation facilities, bowling, cycling trails and a children’s corner. Kč 70 (short circuit) or Kč 150 (long circuit), double price for an English guide, book him in advance. �
The Vítkovice Area (Dolní oblast Vítkovice), Ruská 101 (tram stop „Důl Hlubina”), ☎ +420 604 603 166 (), . May–Oct, excursions begin at 10AM, 12AM, 2PM and 4PM. This is an industrial area origination from the 1st half of the 19th century. In 2002, in view of its exceptional character, the entire ground was declared a site of National Cultural Heritage. There was the complete technological flow: the mining of coal, a coke plant, and iron and steel production, all of which was unique to the Czech Republic. This historic landmark was listed as the European Cultural Heritage in 2008. The Vítkovice complex Dolní oblast is set to undergo extensive reconstruction. The giant gas container for blast furnace gas (around 70 m wide and 33 m high) will be modified into a concert hall for 1,500 visitors, a gallery, café, etc., based on design by leading Czech architect, Josef Pleskot. Blast Furnace no 1 will become the start of a tour route, and the sixth energy central office will become an industrial museum (project authored by Václav and Helena Zemánkovi. The expected date for completion of reconstruction is set for 2013. Kč 80. �
The Michal Mine (Důl Michal), Československé armády 95/413 (trolleybus stop „Michálkovice”), (), . Apr, Oct: Sa Su; May–Sep: Tu–Su; excursions begin at 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, in Jul and Aug also at 5PM. Michal Mine, whose history goes back to 1843, is an extremely valuable authentic industrial site in terms of construction and technical equipment. The area was declared a National Cultural Landmark in 1995. Today, the museum provides visitors with the chance to look over all of the above ground work areas that a miner would have to go through to get to his shift. The tour includes the dressing rooms, washrooms, registry, dispatching, and most importantly, the machine room, with its original and unique equipment that had worked until 1993, when the mine was permanently closed. The scene, intentionally left intact, without any artificial arrangements being made, gives the impression as if work there has just ended. Kč 90, double price for an English guide, book him at least 1 day in advance. �
Silesian Ostrava Castle (Slezskoostravský hrad), Hradní 1 (bus stop „Hradní náměstí” or tram stop „Důl Zárubek”), ☎ +420 596 115 967 (), . Mar–May, Sep–Dec Tu–Su 10AM–6PM; Jun–Aug 9AM–8PM daily. The Silesian Ostrava Castle is the city's most historic cultural monument. It was built in the second half of the 13th century, close to the confluence of the Lučina and Ostravice rivers, where a fortified Slavonic settlement had once stood. In 1872, the castle burnt down, but was later re-built. The main cause of its destruction was coal-mining, with seams worked directly beneath the castle. The whole structure sank 16 m into the ground! The castle has been reconstructed and visitors now can view in its interior several permanent exhibitions telling the history of the building and the city of Ostrava, an exhibition of torture instruments, the castle’s vaulted cellars with witches, fresh-water fish aquaria and the castle gallery. Kč 70. �
The Miniuni, Výstaviště Černá louka (tram stop „Výstaviště”), ☎ +420 596 119 900 (), . Mar–May, Sep–Oct Tu–Su 10AM–6PM, Jun–Aug 9AM–8PM daily, Nov–Dec Tu–Su 10AM–4PM. The Miniuni is an interesting attraction for both children and adults. Spread out over 1.5 hectares visitors can see more than 30 models of significant buildings of European cities, like Big Ben, Old Town Hall or one of the best-known landmarks of Berlin the Brandenburg Gate, all dominated by the 12 metre-high Eiffel tower. The models are built at a scale of 1:25. Recently added are the Wonders of the Ancient Times. There are railway lines with little trains running across the grounds and waterways with a steamship. Special exhibitions and entertainment events for children are organized here regularly. Kč 70. �
The Ostrava Zoo, Michálkovická 197 (bus stop „Zoo”), ☎ +420 596 241 269 (), . Sep–Mar 9AM–16PM, Apr–Aug 9AM–7PM. The Ostrava Zoo was founded in 1951. It covers an area of 100 ha and is the home to nearly 360 different species of animals. One of the most popular attractions is the seasonal, commented feeding of animals, evening guided tours and a number of accompanying events, not only for children (Children’s Day, lampion parades, decoration of the Christmas tree, etc). There are several children’s corners inside the Zoo compound. If there is enough snow, visitors may go cross-country skiing directly inside the Zoo. Kč 90. �
The Ostrava Museum, Masarykovo náměstí 1, ☎ +420 597 578 450 (), . Mo–Fr 9AM–5PM, Sa 9AM–1PM, Su 1PM–5PM. The Museum is situated in one of the oldest buildings in Ostrava, the Old Town Hall on Masaryk Square. A new permanent exhibit opened here in June 2009, containing art history collections, history of the city and the nature and landscape of the local area. The unique exhibit, and the pride of the Ostrava Museum, is the indoor astronomical clock, 225cm high – a work by Jan Mašek. The astronomical clock offers 4 parts – its own clock face, the calendar, and the astronomical and planetary parts. Kč 60. �
The Viewing Tower of the New City Hall (Vyhlídková věž), Prokešovo náměstí 6 (bus and trolleybus stop „Nová radnice”), ☎ +420 599 443 096 (), . 9AM–7PM daily. The Viewing Tower is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. On a clear day, it is possible to see the entire city, the nearby Beskydy Mountains, and even neighbouring Poland. The Viewing Tower has dominated the Ostrava skyline since it was built at the New City Hall (the largest in the Czech Republic) in 1930. The strict functionalist style of the tower creates, in the opinion of its designers, a noble beacon of concrete, metal and glass. The tower reaches 298.05 metres above sea level, or roughly 85.60 metres above ground level. The tower is equipped with an illuminated clock face, an elevator, and a lookout deck 72 metres above the ground. The Ostrava City Information Centre, located directly beneath the tower, provides all sorts of information about the city, in several languages. �
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