The most beautiful places around Olomouc
The best of Haná and its surroundings
The beautiful city of Olomouc, located on the river Moravia, is also the center of the fertile and distinctive Haná region. Apart from Olomouc itself and beautiful nature in the protected landscape area of Litovelské Pomoraví and in the surrounding hills, you will find many other interesting towns and monuments. Let's see what is definitely worth visiting in the wider Olomouc area
Olomouc
The capital city of Haná region
Olomouc is a county town with hundred thousands of inhabitants. It was famous for its Baroque pillar of the Holy Trinity and many beautiful fountains. Most of the city's sights are located around the Upper and Lower Squares. On the outskirts of the city you will also find interesting Monastery Hradisko and pilgrimage Svatý kopeček „Holy Hill“. continue reading
Bouzov Castle
The most beautiful castle in Central Moravia
Bouzov Castle dates back to the 14th century, which has acquired today's romantic appearance at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Fully furnished interiors can be seen in several guided tours. continue reading
Javoříč Cave
The most beautiful cave in the Czech Republic
Javoříčko Cave is recognized by many as the most beautiful cave in the Czech Republic. Surprisingly, it is not as widely visited as other well-known caves in our country. Although it is not one of the biggest, it really has a lot to offer. You can find it near the famous Bouzov Castle. If you want to explore the beautiful surroundings of the cave in more detail, the possibility of accommodation is, for example, in Vojtěchov in a picturesque cottage. continue reading
Kroměříž
Athens in Haná region
Kroměříž has less than thirty thousand inhabitants. The most important monument of the city is the Baroque Archbishop's Palace with the adjacent Chateau and Flower Gardens, which are registered in the UNESCO list. Beautiful is also the Great Square with houses with arcades. continue reading
Pilgrimage area Svatý Kopeček
The most important pilgrimage site in Moravia
Northeast of Olomouc you will find one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Moravia – Svatý Kopeček. The dominant of the whole area is the magnificent Baroque Basilica of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. Be sure to go through the Pilgrimage Alley to Svatý Kopeček with beautiful statues continue reading
Litovelské Pomoraví
Floodplain forests around the Morava River
Around Litovel there is a valuable set of floodplain forests surrounding the meandering river Morava. The area is followed by a large historic city of Olomouc. Another attraction is Mladečská Cave. continue reading
Helfštýn Castle
Famous castle on the edge of the Moravian Gate
Helfštýn Castle was built in the 13th century and its owner was the nobleman Frius of Linnaeus. The castle is situated on a hill above Týn nad Bečvou. The castle is quite extensive and beautiful. continue reading
Premonstratensian monastery Hradisko
A Baroque gem next to Olomouc
The magnificent Baroque monastery Hradisko can be found in Klášterní Hradisko right next to Olomouc. It is now used by a military hospital. The former monastery has 4 massive wings and tall towers. continue reading
Litovel
Haná Venice
Litovel is a town in the Olomouc Region, 18 km northwest of Olomouc on the Morava River, whose six branches give Litovel a specific character. The city is therefore also called Haná Venice. One of the branches, Nečíz, flows directly under the town hall tower and the whole square. This urban structure was already part of the medieval water system of the city. One of the attractions of the town is the descent to the water level of Nečíz via a classicist staircase directly from the area of Přemysl Otakar Square. continue reading
Uničov
Royal City
Uničov is now a small town located on the Haná plain about 22 km from Olomouc. But its medieval history in particular deserves your attention. Uničov used to be a royal town, it was founded in 1213. In 1223 they were a document of King Přemysl Otakar I, which thus became the first surviving town charter in the history of the Czech state. tolls, the law of the annual market, etc. The town hall tower is magnificent. continue reading
Prostejov
The western border of Haná
Prostějov has over forty thousand inhabitants and its most important monument is the 66 meter high town hall tower. In addition, you will find a castle and a nice church of the Exaltation of St. Crisis continue reading
Sternberk Castle
Beautiful castle above Hana
Šternberk Castle, located in the town of the same name, can be considered the guardian of Haná. The most famous view of the castle is on the way from the very nice church of the Annunciation. The castle gardens are dominated by a view of the massive castle tower continue reading
