Prostějov, Statutory city in Olomouc Region, Czech Republic
Prostějov is a city in the eastern Czech Republic located in the Olomouc Region. The center is dominated by a Renaissance town hall with an 80-meter tower, surrounded by burgher houses spanning different historical periods.
The settlement received town privileges in 1365 and transformed from a small village into an important trading center in the Moravian region. This elevation marked the beginning of its development as a significant commercial hub.
The National House displays Art Nouveau architecture and serves as a cultural hub where performances and exhibitions take place regularly. The city has grown around this venue as a gathering point for artists and visitors.
The city is directly connected by the D46 motorway to Olomouc and Brno, making it easy for visitors to arrive. The central square is easy to explore on foot, with main attractions located close together.
The Jewish cemetery holds over 1,900 tombstones and documents a Jewish community that settled here starting in 1454. This site tells the story of long-standing cultural coexistence within the city.
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