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Olomouc is a statutory city in central Moravia and the center of the Olomouc Region. It lies in the Upper Morava Valley on the Morava River at its confluence with the Bystřice and is surrounded by the fertile landscape of Haná. Alongside Brno, Olomouc was historically the political center of Moravia; today Palacký University and the archbishopric are based in Olomouc, making the city a center of spiritual administration and education for all of Moravia. Thanks to its unique atmosphere, Olomouc is a sought-after venue for international conferences and festivals. Academia Film Olomouc (AFO), an international festival of documentary films and video programs, has a tradition of more than forty years. There is also FLORA Olomouc, an international horticultural exhibition. In the historic core of the city, surrounded by branches of the Morava River—whose development began at the start of the 11th century and was completed in the mid-19th century—several large squares are located. On the Upper Square stands the town hall with its 15th-century