Olšany U Prostějova: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Olšany u Prostějova showcases history through its buildings and collections. The first documented mention of the Church of St. John the Baptist dates back to 1373. The present-day church was completed in 1735 and consecrated on 12 October 1741 by Bishop Jakub Arnošt z Liechtenštejna. Its circular floor plan and its Baroque-style exterior give the building an unusual form.

Culture

The museums also focus on different themes. The private Firefighting Museum was opened to the public in 1995. It displays historical uniforms, tools and equipment, including a combined horse-drawn fire engine from 1924. The Firefighting Museum can be visited at any time, including in winter; prior arrangement is recommended.

The Municipal Museum opened in 2003. It is located in the municipal office building and displays items documenting village life, including agricultural tools, clothing and household equipment. The sculpture group “kříž se sochami sv. Cyrila a Metoděje” commemorates the 1,000th anniversary of Cyril and Methodius’s arrival in Great Moravia.

The area around Olšany u Prostějova also contains the monument “Pomník obětem 1. světové války”, the monument “Socha sv. Jana Nepomuckého”, the church “Kostel sv.Michala” and the church “Kostel Panny Marie Sněžné”.

Landscape

The area around Olšany u Prostějova includes the landscape features Horka and Chlum, designated as mountains, as well as the “Čechovy sady” park. In the wider regional surroundings of Olšany u Prostějova is the landscape feature Předina, also designated as a mountain. Cycle Route No. 5, Greenway EV9, runs through the area and connects it with the surrounding region.

Culinary Experiences

At the Hodové festivities in Olšany u Prostějova, there was a gastro zone offering grilled pork, langoš, mackerel and smoked specialities.

Other Locality Pages

Other locality pages: Bílovice, Polomí, Klopotovice, Pěnčín, Ptení, Výšovice, Rozstání, Brodek U Prostějova

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Prostějov.