Discover Olšany U Prostějova

Olšany U Prostějova offers several clearly distinct ways to approach a trip: an unusual church, memorial sites, two museums with different focuses, a cycling route and regional festival cuisine. Visitors can combine architecture and local history with the history of technology, insights into village life, outdoor activity and food. The topics complement one another without reducing the place to just one attraction.

The Church of St. John the Baptist

The first documented mention of the Church of St. John the Baptist dates back to 1373. The present church was completed in 1735 and consecrated on 12 October 1741 by Bishop Jakub Arnošt z Liechtenštejna. Its circular floor plan is particularly striking. Together with its baroque-looking exterior, it gives the building a distinctive architectural character. The local culture of remembrance also includes the sculpture group “kříž se sochami sv. Cyrila a Metoděje”. It commemorates the 1,000th anniversary of the arrival of Cyril and Methodius in Great Moravia. Anyone interested in architectural forms and historical connections will find here a concrete starting point for exploring the place.

Firefighting history with original exhibits

The private fire brigade museum opened to the public in 1995. It displays historic uniforms, equipment and gear. Among the exhibits is a combined horse-drawn fire engine from 1924. The museum can be visited at any time, including in winter; prior arrangements are recommended. This makes it possible to include the visit in exploring Olšany U Prostějova regardless of the season.

Village life at the municipal museum

The municipal museum opened in 2003 and is located in the municipal office building. The exhibition displays objects documenting village life, including agricultural implements, clothing and household furnishings. This selection draws attention to the activities and things of everyday life. Unlike the church and the fire brigade museum, the focus here is not on a single building or a technical subject, but on the furnishings of everyday village life. Visitors thus gain another perspective on the history of the place.

Cycling route and festival cuisine

Cycling Route No. 5, Greenway EV9, passes through the area and connects it with the surrounding region. It complements the cultural points of interest with an opportunity to explore Olšany U Prostějova and the adjacent landscape by bicycle. At the Hodové slavnosti in Olšany u Prostějova, there was a gastro zone featuring grilled pork, langoš, mackerel and smoked-food specialties. This selection combines festival cuisine with different preparation methods and gives the event its own culinary character. Architecture, museums, the cycling route and food therefore offer different focal points for exploring the place.

More places for your research

Čelechovice Na Hané, Nezamyslice, Vitčice, Hvozd U Prostejova, Tištín, Smrzice, Čechy Pod Kosířem, Krumsín

For the higher-level travel overview: Prostějov District.