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Arts

Central Moravia has a story of human creativity to be read. We can proceed from the oldest chapters, in which only fragments are legible, to the close print of the present that is so hard to understand.

Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross and former Augustinian monastery

Prostějov

Nejstarší prostějovská památka vznikla koncem 14. století z iniciativy Petra z Kravař, později prošla barokní přestavbou. Unikátem kostela je nádherný cyklus Křížové cesty od Františka Bílka z roku 1906.

Sloup Nejsvětější Trojice – památka UNESCO

The Holy Trinity Column – UNESCO monument

Olomouc

A baroque treasure, listed by UNESCO, located on the Horní square in Olomouc

After having been listed as the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage, the monumental baroque column of the Holy Trinity on the Horní square is probably the most renowned monument in Olomouc.

The Church of St. Mary of the Snow

Olomouc

A typical church of the Jesuit order which came into existence at the beginning of the 18th century and is impressive due to its lovely and extremely richly decorated interiors. The church today serves as a parish church where students congregate amongst others.

Museum of Art

Olomouc

The museum owns an enormous collection of European old masters and a collection of 20th century Czech art. In the extent of its collections it is the third largest institution of its type in the country. Its collection of roughly 60,000 items is made up of paintings, sculptures, drawings, graphic works, photography, furniture and book art.

Chateau Plumov

Plumlov

Reflected in the waters of the Plumlov reservoir is the monumental Plumlov Chateau. This Early Mannerist chateau was built on the site of a castle from the 13th century in 1680 by Jan Adam of Liechtenstein. Originally four large wings were planned; only one was built. Its most impressive feature is its façade, incorporating massive columns.