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Romanesque period sights

Even though no romanesque rotund, generally considered a typical construction of this period, has been preserved in Central Moravia region, the region is often mentioned in connection with the romanesque period.

Olomouc, a significant political nad cultural centre back under the rule of Premyslides, has one of the most valuable romanesque constructions on the Czech territory ever, the opulent Premyslides´ Palace inside which the last Premyslide, Vaclav III, was assassinated.

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Olomouc Castle with Church of St. Wenceslas

Olomouc

The Romanesque Bishop’s and Capitular Palace, founded in the beginning of the 12th century, located adjacent to St. Wenceslas Cathedral. The complex is made up of a splendid Gothic cloister with open courtyard and attached Chapels of St. Anne and St. John the Baptist and two original encompassing walls of the Bishop’s Palace with groups of richly decorated Romanesque windows. In June the Romanesque Bishop’s Palace will become part of the new Archdiocese Museum, with exhibitions in the nearby Baroque building of the capitular deanery.

The Church of the Advancement of the Holy Cross

Stínava

This church originated in the 13th century and is the oldest sacral structure in the Prostějov region. It has a unique preserved Romanesque core.

Archdiocesan museum

Olomouc

The Archdiocesan Museum has its seat in the buildings of the former chapter deanery and on the premises of the National Cultural Monument Přemislid Castle. The Bishop’s Palace of Henry Zdík and the Chapel of St Barbara are also included in the exhibition tour. The permanent exhibition of the museum introduces its visitors to the spiritual culture of the Olomouc Archdiocese. A picture gallery offers a collection of top quality paintings accumulated in Olomouc starting in the 16th century. Also of interest is the extensive ”Mozarteum” hall named in commemoration of the stay of the famous musical composer here. The museum offers audio guide in Czech, English, German and Polish.