Holešov, Regional administrative town in Kroměříž District, Czech Republic.
Holešov is a town in the Zlín Region featuring Renaissance and Baroque buildings in its protected historic core, including a substantial castle complex. The old town displays its heritage through period structures arranged around traditional public spaces.
The settlement's first record dates to 1141, and it grew from a market village into a town between 1300 and 1322 under the bishops of Olomouc. This transformation established its role as a regional center that lasted for centuries.
The Renaissance synagogue and the Jewish cemetery with graves from 1647 show that a large Jewish community once lived here. The tombstones speak of people who made this town their home for generations.
The town is easily walkable, with the protected historic center accessible on foot and clearly laid out. Plan your visit for warmer months when you can freely explore outdoor spaces and the castle surroundings without hurrying.
The Trinitarian monastery, built from 1748 to 1750, contains underground crypts where regional noble families were buried. These hidden chambers beneath the earth remain a rare survival from that era and reveal the site's religious importance.
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