Proßnitz: Hotels and Accommodation

In Proßnitz (Prostějov), Prostějov Castle is a significant historical monument and a valuable example of Moravian Renaissance architecture. Jan z Pernštejna had it built between 1522 and 1526 as part of the town fortifications.

Culture

The standard tour of the castle includes the office of the director of the savings bank, the “Prostějovské stopy Jano Köhlera” exhibition, Renaissance rooms, and a ballroom. Exhibitions and workshops take place at the castle throughout the year. The Museum and Gallery in Prostějov also presents the permanent exhibition “Za tajemstvím střepu – pravěké dějiny Prostějovska” about the prehistoric history of the Prostějov region.

The National House, designed by Jan Kotěra, serves as a cultural center with a theater hall. Guided tours of the Art Nouveau National House cover its history and architecture. Group tours can be organized by prior arrangement and last 60 minutes.

The traditional “Prostějovské hanácké slavnosti” takes place on the second weekend of September. The festival features folk performances as well as stalls selling gingerbread hearts, handicrafts, and other culinary specialties.

The Prostějov Observatory is also part of the cultural offering: in the evenings, visitors can observe the Moon, planets, stars, galaxies, and artificial space stations. During the day, solar observations are offered using portable astronomical telescopes. The program also includes specialist lectures, exhibitions, and film, music, and literary evenings.

History

Prostějov Town Hall is a national cultural monument. Its tower can be climbed as part of regular guided tours and offers a beautiful view of the town center.

Part of the grounds of Prostějov’s former Jewish cemetery is now a park. A preserved avenue of linden trees runs through its center.

Nature

The Botanical Garden on Lidická Street in the heart of Prostějov showcases the diversity of plant life and various ecosystems of the temperate zone.

The completed health trail in the Hloučela biocorridor complements the existing educational trail with eight stations. It includes a water trail, an observation station, a labyrinth, a dendrophone, and a peephole with bird models.

Other places: Bílovice, Hvozd U Prostejova, Slatinky, Dzbel, Koválovice-Osíčany, Skalka U Prostějova, Klenovice Na Hané, Brodek U Prostějova.

For the higher-level travel overview: Prostějov District.