Ostrava, located close to the Polish border, is the third largest city in the Czech Republic. Since it is an industrial town, it is not as touristic as Prague, which made me quite sad at the beginning. Today, I have officially changed my perception of the city. The entire day was surprisingly sunny, way better than the drab weather the past few weeks. It felt like spring/summer because it was really warm. So after work, I took out my new camera and decided to take photos around the city.
My first stop this afternoon was the New Town Hall known for its lookout tower, which is the highest in the city.
I discovered a park behind the town hall and beside a small river. Sigh, the last few autumn leaves...
Are you familiar with the American reality TV show called The Real Housewives of New York City? Well, I think Ostrava has its own version too. The Real Housewives of Ostrava. Haha! I saw a group of women, who seemed like housewives, chilling out in a pub located in the park. The ladies were enjoying their afternoon beer with their babies in tow!
After strolling in the park, I walked towards the city center, about 10 minutes away. Along the way I passed by the Church of St. Catherine, which is just behind the main square.
This is Ostrava's main city center called Masaryk Square. It was only this afternoon that I learned to appreciate the beauty of the cafes, shops and museum situated in the pastel-colored buildings in the center.
A few steps from the center is the Imperial Hotel, one of the classy hotels in the city. A month ago, my friend Tom, brought me to Café La Brasserie, one of the two restaurants in the hotel. The food was quite expensive. Good thing I did not have to pay for it.
Near the hotel are some office buildings. One of my favorite is this building for Volksbank.
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