Drahany: Hotels and Accommodation
Drahany is located on the main ridge of the Drahanská vrchovina at an average elevation of 625 metres. At the same time, Drahany is the highest-elevation municipality in the eastern part of the Drahanská vrchovina.
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Nature
The Velká Haná River rises in the eastern part of Drahany, while the Drahanský potok stream originates southeast of Drahany. A large part of Drahany’s extensive cadastral area is covered by dense forests. Nebeský rybník provides a habitat for endangered plant and animal species.
Culture
The late-Baroque Church of St. John the Baptist, “kostel sv. Jana Křtitele,” dates from 1790 and is a landmark in the local landscape. The protected ensemble comprises the church, a mortuary, a bell tower, and the associated land. The church has a rectangular nave and a rectangular chancel. The ruins of Drahuš Castle are also located in the vicinity of Drahany.
Traditions
Vánoční Drahanská is a traditional Christmas run from Žárovice to Drahany. Participants can run, walk, or cycle during the event. Štěpánský ponor is a traditional ice-swimming event, or bathing in cold water.
Hodová zábava is a traditional dance event in Drahany featuring music and refreshments.
Geographical Location
Drahany is located on Class III Road No. 377, which leads from Plumlov to Lipovec.
Other places: Výšovice, Želeč, Lešany, Hvozd U Prostejova, Mořice, Polomí, Skalka U Prostějova, Vícov
To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Prostějov.
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