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MONEY AND BANKS
In the Czech Republic you can pay by CZK (česká koruna) or by euro. 1 euro is about 24-26 CZK. But not everywhere you can pay by euro.
When you need to change money, it is better to go to one of the major banks, which generally charge low commissions; the "Exchange" outlets around the city tend to charge no commission, but may use different exchange rates. Never change money on the street!!
If you stay in Olomouc for a longer period of time, it is advisable to deposit your money in a bank, where it will be safe and insured against lost. Since charges for different services vary, you should ask for information at each bank if you want to compare services and charges before opening an account. If you have questions, there will be an official at the bank who can help you. If nobody is able to speak English, perhaps it would be best to try a different bank.
The biggest and most professional banks are (address)
- Komerční banka (Třída Svobody 14, Olomouc)
- Československá obchodní banka (Dolní Náměstí 28/29, Horní náměstí 366/6))
- GE Capital Bank (Opletalova 2)
- Volksbank (Křížkovského 5)
Credit Cards
Major credit cards, such as American Express, VISA, MasterCard, as well as Eurocheques, are accepted in most hotels, banks, restaurants and shops. ATMs for Visa, Master Card.
Cirrus networks can be found on several places in the town centre and in the shopping centres.
Cost of Living
The minimum financial resources students should have available are 5,000-6,000 CZK (approx. 150-200 EUR) per month. Recommended amount of money, however, is 200-300 EUR per month.
RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
Roman Catholic church:
- St. Wenceslas Cathedral (katedrála Sv. Václava), Václavské náměstí
- St. Maurice Cathedral (katedrála Sv. Mořice), ul. 8. května
- St. Michael Church (kostel sv. Michala), Žerotínovo náměstí
- Virgin Mary in the Snow Cathedral (kostel P. Marie Sněžné), nám. Republiky
Evangelic church:
- Evangelic Church of the Moravian Brethren (kostel Evangelické církve Českobratrské), Husova ulice
Orthodox church:
- St. Gorazd Church (kostel Sv. Gorazda), Gorazdovo nám.
Jewish community:
contact at tel.: 585 223 119
last update: 18.9.2011
