Holešov
Holešov lies about 19 km east of Kroměříž. The town is dominated by its Baroque chateau from the 17th century, built by the Rottal family on the site of an older fortified manor. The chateau has an extensive French garden with water canals in the shape of Neptune's trident, and guided tours take visitors through the chateau. The composer F. X. Richter was born here; the square by the chateau is named after him.
The town's Jewish community is recalled by the Šach Synagogue from the 16th century, a Polish-type synagogue named after Rabbi Shabbatai ha-Kohen, known as Shach, and by the Jewish cemetery with more than 1,500 gravestones. Among the church monuments, the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with its Black Chapel is worth a visit.
In summer the Chateau swimming pool is open, and near the town is the folk architecture exhibition in Rymice. Tips for walks and cycling trips in the area, as well as the town heritage trail, are on the town's website.
