Meat Market, Former butchers' market hall on Dolní náměstí, Olomouc, Czech Republic

The Meat Market in Olomouc is a building in the city center that blends Gothic and Renaissance Revival architectural styles. It features high ceilings, large windows, and solid stone walls that show how it was designed as a practical trading space.

The one-storey building was constructed in 1586 in Gothic style for the butchers' guild. In the 18th century two more floors and a double staircase were added, and from the second half of that century until 1830 the Royal Municipal People's Theatre performed here. The building received its Neo-Renaissance facade in the second half of the 19th century and ceased serving butchers in the 1940s.

The building takes its name from its role as a trading place for butchers' guilds in the community. Today, visitors can still sense this craft heritage in the sturdy construction and practical layout that served local commerce for generations.

The building is located at Dolní náměstí in the center of Olomouc and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can explore the spaces during the day and observe architectural details both inside and outside.

The detailed stonework on the facade and entrance reveals a high level of craftsmanship from the 19th century. These fine details often go unnoticed but reveal the careful work invested in building such trade structures.