Chropyně

Chropyně lies in the Haná region in the valley of the Morava river, about 9 km north of Kroměříž. It is first mentioned in 1261. The painter Emil Filla, one of the leading figures of Czech Cubism, was born here.

On the square stands the chateau, which belonged to the bishops of Olomouc from 1616 and was rebuilt into its present Baroque form in 1701–1703. Inside you will find the Knights' Hall, the Hall of King Ječmínek, exhibitions on the history, folk culture and fishing of the region and, on the second floor, an exhibition devoted to Emil Filla.

The chateau park adjoins the Chropyně Pond, a national nature monument covering about 22 ha. The rare water chestnut grows here and black-headed gulls nest here. The “Okolo Chropyně” nature trail leads through the floodplain forest around the pond. In summer the outdoor swimming pool is open.