City Nature Challenge Returns to Ostrava
From April 25 to 28, 2025, Ostrava will once again take part in the global City Nature Challenge (CNC), the world’s largest community biodiversity mapping project. Following the city's impressive debut last year, Ostrava joins hundreds of cities across all continents in this citizen science event that connects nature lovers of all ages with scientists to document urban biodiversity.
Ostrava Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Liberation with a Spectacular Event
On 26 April, the Silesian-Ostrava Castle, its surrounding area, and the embankment of the Ostravice River came alive with grand and dignified celebrations marking 80 years since the liberation of Ostrava. A rich and engaging program was prepared for visitors of all ages.
Don’t Miss the Grand Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Ostrava’s Liberation
At the end of this April, we will mark the 80th anniversary of the Ostrava–Opava operation, which led to the liberation of Ostrava from German occupation. This was one of the last major battles of World War II on the European continent. To commemorate this significant historical milestone, the city of Ostrava, together with the regional military command, military history clubs, and other partners, has organized a festive program on Saturday, April 26, 2025, offering a wide range of activities for all ages.