Šternberk





The Moravian town of Šternberk situated in the central Moravia region in a lovely countryside on the foot hill of Nízký Jeseník 16 km to the north of Olomouc. With almost 14 thousand inhabitants it belongs to smaller Czech towns but it can captivate visitors with its historic sights and fascinating natur. official website



Dominating the town of Šternberk is a castle of the same name. This Moravian castle became the home of the Moravian branch of the Šternberk family, subsequently passing into the hands of other noble families – the Lords of Kravař, Berků z Dubé, the Princes of Minsterberk and finally the Liechtensteins. In the summer tourist season there are three tours to choose from and various events take place at the castle all year round. official website



Šternberk has been connected with hill climb motor races Ecce Homo for more than 100 years. official website



The scope of the “Exposition of time” is extensively broad and extends from space-time to atomic clock and modern methods of time measurement. This unique exhibition enables its visitors to explore the process of the birth of the universe and time as well as to discover the diversity of calendars and various conceptions of time in different cultures throughout centuries. It also describes the development of ancient clock and the principles of timekeeping. The collection of the “Exposition of time” includes a wide range of items from mechanical clocks through electric and electronic clocks to special timekeeping devices such as clocks with unusual shapes, special versions of driving mechanisms, with extraordinary regulators of operation or atypical functions. Equally interesting is the fact that visitors also have the opportunity to see the clockmaker´s workshop. official website

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 * David Krejčí**, born 1986 in Šternberk, is a professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the NHL. On June 15, 2011 Krejčí and the Bruins won the teams first Stanley Cup in 39 years, beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 in Game 7. Krejčí finished the 2011 playoffs with a league-leading 12 goals, 23 points and 4 game-winning goals.

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Stop with us in the time and overindulge in offer to tour the town with exceptional historical core and unique preserved architecture. ** The town where everything is close to you. **