The Zwinger Gardens were formed as a result of Olomouc’s tumultuous past, in which religion, wars, and money all intertwined to create the foundation for this now beautiful location. The garden is often overlooked by tourists and even many locals. Across the garden, visitors will find various religious figures. The location also provides residents of Olomouc a place to reflect and feel secure, despite its association with a major war. During the mid-18th-century, the Seven Years’ War was tearing Central Europe apart. At one point, Olomouc found itself surrounded by…
