Kroměříž, Medieval town in Zlín Region, Czech Republic
Description
Kroměříž is a town in the Zlín Region featuring a Renaissance castle at its center and arcaded walkways around the main square. The layout includes the castle, surrounding formal gardens, and the historic market square connected by covered passages.
History
The settlement began as a market village in the 12th century and became an episcopal stronghold when a bishop established his seat there in the 13th century. The castle was later rebuilt and expanded, transforming the town into a baroque-style residence over subsequent centuries.
Culture
The castle houses one of Central Europe's finest art collections, with paintings acquired over several centuries by successive archbishops. Visitors can view works that reflect the tastes and connections of the ecclesiastical rulers who once lived here.
Practical
The town is accessible by train and has bike paths connecting to nearby attractions in the region. Most attractions in the center are within walking distance, making it easy to explore on foot.
Did you know?
The Flower Garden features a 244-meter colonnade lined with statues of Roman gods, creating a striking covered walkway. An octagonal pavilion with frescoed walls sits at the heart of this formal garden layout.
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South Moravia combines historic sites, natural formations, and cultural monuments that reflect centuries of history. This region of the Czech Republic is home to castles such as Vranov nad Dyjí, perched 76 meters above the Dyje River, and the aristocratic estate of Lednice with its 19th-century...
Kroměříž Castle
266 m
Flower Garden
818 m
Podzámecká zahrada
751 m
Psychiatric hospital in Kroměříž
1.1 km
Church of Saint Maurice
210 m
Maxmiliánův vodovod
417 m
Statues in Flower Garden
970 m
Holy Trinity column in Kroměříž
104 m
Záhlinické rybníky Nature Park
3.7 km
Church of Saint John the Baptist
163 m
Maria column in Kroměříž
108 m
Museum of Kroměříž
151 m
MVE Strž
2.6 km
Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in the Psychiatric Hospital in Kroměříž
1.2 km
Church of Assumption of Virgin Mary
224 m
Piaristické gymnázium v Kroměříži
139 m
Mlýnská brána
256 m
Jewish town hall in Kroměřiž
278 m
Mincovna
484 m
Fountain at Velké náměstí
92 m
Bašnov
7 km
Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
713 m
Velké náměstí 1
14 m
Biskupský pivovar
348 m
Jewish cemetery in Kroměříž
1.5 km
Separační zeď
255 m
Velké náměstí 39
159 m
Sloup se sochou svatého Jana Nepomuckého
597 m
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