Sightseeing in Kromeriz - what to see. Complete travel guide

First inhabitants in the territory of modern Kromeriz appeared yet during the time of Great Moravia. However, the first mentions of this settlement in the official documents date back to 1110. The documents name Kromeriz a small village that Bruno von Schauenburg, the bishop of Olomouc, purchased. Thanks to a beneficial location at the crossing of important trading routes, the village officially became a town in the 60s of the 13th century. King Ottokar II of Bohemia made an order to change the status of the settlement.
Sv. Morice Kostel (St. Moritz Church) is one of the three main churches in Kromeriz. It is often recognized as the biggest Gothic architecture building in the Czech Republic. Bruno von Schauenburg, the bishop of Olomouc, was the founder of the church. For centuries, local people have considered him the founder of Kromeriz. The bishop’s tomb is located in this kostel. The St. Moritz Church was damaged several times during numerous battles, which took place in Kromeriz. However, it was carefully restored each time. Historians still argue about the original elements of the church and the details added during numerous restorations.

A giant castle that shares its name with the town remains one of the major landmarks of Kromeriz. Bishops and archbishops of Olomouc liked this building a lot, and so they made the majestic castle their residence. Kromeriz Castle was built in the 11th century. Initially, this was a gothic building, but the castle got traits typical for the Renaissance architecture later. The castle became even more comfortable to live in. The complex got new buildings connected to each other by multiple galleries.

Do you want to learn about the history of Kromeriz? For this purpose, visit the Museum of Kromeriz that is open on Velke Square. This cultural landmark is conventionally divided into several parts. In the basement, visitors can learn more about the history of the town. Educational films on special screens and collections of archaeological findings provide visitors with information about the first prehistoric settlements that appeared in the territory of the modern town.

There is no way to get directly to Kromeriz at the moment. The easiest way to get here is to fly to Brno and then change to the bus that goes to Kromeriz. You will reach the town in just one hour. It is also possible to travel from Prague. In this case, tourists need to make a change in Olomouc, Zlin or Brno. Having reached one of these cities, simply get on a bus to Kromeriz.
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Survived castles around Kromeriz
♥ Castle 'Vršatec Castle' , 60.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Branč Castle' , 62.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Trenčín Castle' , 64.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Beckov Castle' , 66.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Čachtice Castle' , 68.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vršatec Castle' , 60.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Branč Castle' , 62.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Trenčín Castle' , 64.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Beckov Castle' , 66.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Čachtice Castle' , 68.3 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Kromeriz
♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Góry Opawskie' , 110.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Śnieżnicki Park Krajobrazowy' , 111.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Cysterskie Kompozycje Krajobrazowe Rud Wielkich' , 125.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Donau-Auen' , 138 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Eichenhain' , 139.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Góry Opawskie' , 110.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Landscape Park 'Śnieżnicki Park Krajobrazowy' , 111.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Cysterskie Kompozycje Krajobrazowe Rud Wielkich' , 125.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Donau-Auen' , 138 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Eichenhain' , 139.6 km from the center. On the map


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