City names streets after discoverers of America

City Hall in Olomouc, central Moravia, has agreed to name two new streets in its neighbourhood of Nový Svět, or New World, after the discoverers of America. The streets will be called Kolumbova, or Columbus’ Street, and Vikingská, or Viking Street. The Columbus Street will be only the second street in the country to bear the name of the Italian seafarer.