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Cikánská branka: A Portal Through Olomouc's History
Explore the historic Cikánská branka in Olomouc, a charming gate with a legendary past, connecting the city's fortifications and cultural landmarks.
Cikánská branka, or the Gypsy Gate, is a small, historic gate in Olomouc, Czech Republic, that once connected the city to Klášterní Hradisko. Today, it's a silent witness to the city's rich past and part of the old city fortifications.
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Václavské nám. 811, 779 00, CZ
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Cikánská branka, also known as the Gypsy Gate or Gypsy Breach, is a lesser-known yet historically intriguing site nestled within the city of Olomouc. This small gate, or postern, is integrated into the ancient city walls and fortifications. It once served as a passage connecting the city with the area towards Klášterní Hradisko.
The gate's name, shrouded in legend, is linked to an event that supposedly occurred in 1425. According to the tale, a group of Roma people sought refuge within the city walls, presenting a letter sealed by the Hungarian King. The city scribe recognized the seal, recalling similar people, called 'Gypsies,' he had seen in Vienna. While the gate is named after this event, it wasn't exclusively used by the Roma.
Today, Cikánská branka is found within the Locatelli Bastion, an area known to locals as the Summer Cinema. The bastion itself is a significant historical monument, completed in 1676, and the best-preserved part of the original bastion fortress. The gate provides access from the park beneath the Olomouc Cathedral to the Summer Cinema. The gate was reopened in April 2019, after years of being inaccessible.
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Getting There
Walking
From the main square (Horní náměstí) , walk northeast towards the Olomouc Cathedral (Katedrála svatého Václava). Pass the cathedral on your left and continue into the park beneath the Dómské návrší (Cathedral Hill). The Cikánská branka is located within the Locatelli Bastion, which is accessible from the park. The walk is approximately 10-15 minutes. There are no costs associated with this route.
Public Transport
From the Olomouc main train station, take tram line 1, 4, or 7 to Náměstí Republiky. From there, walk towards the Olomouc Cathedral and continue into the park beneath the Cathedral Hill. The Cikánská branka is located within the Locatelli Bastion, accessible from the park. A single public transport ticket costs 18 CZK and is valid for 40 minutes on weekdays and 60 minutes on weekends. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines at the tram stop or via SMS.
Driving
From the city center, follow signs towards Olomouc Cathedral. Parking is available in the city center, but it can be limited. Paid parking zones are in effect on weekdays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Parking in Zone B costs 40 CZK per hour. Alternatively, consider parking at Galerie Šantovka, where the first 2 hours are free. From the parking location, walk towards the Cathedral and then to the park beneath Cathedral Hill to reach the Cikánská branka.
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