Day Trips from Prague - Prague and Czech Republic - page 591

Explore
Sleepy Kroměříž merits a detour if you happen to be in this part of the country. The
main draw is the sumptuous early-baroque Archbishop's Palace, with its commanding
tower, rococo interiors and even a certifiable masterpiece: Titian's The Flaying of
Marsyas . The palace is a Unesco World Heritage Site ‒ a great place to while away a
few hours. Outside the palace, there are some attractive Renaissance and baroque
buildings scattered about, and a lovely formal garden. While you only need a few
hours to take in the sights, there's at least one compelling reason to spend the night:
Kroměříž is home to an excellent microbrewery, an essential retreat once you've
taken in the sights. Conveniently, the microbrewery also houses and very nice small
hotel.
The Best...
» Sight Archbishop's Chateau ( CLICK HERE )
» Place to Eat Černý Orel ( CLICK HERE )
» Place to Drink Černý Orel ( CLICK HERE )
Top Tip
Addresses in Kroměříž are confusing. Each house bears two numbers: the street ad-
dress and the city registry building number. We've used street addresses in our list-
ings, but some places insist on using building numbers.
Getting There & Away
Train The train from Brno (110Kč, 1½ hours) usually requires a change in Kojetín.
Trains from Olomouc (70Kč, one hour) often require a change in Kojetín or Hulín.
See www.vlak-bus.cz for current details.
Bus There are regular buses to/from Brno (88Kč, 1¼ hours) and Olomouc (60Kč, 1¾
hours).
Car From Brno, it's a 45-minute drive northeast along the D1 motorway.
Need to Know
» Location 271km southeast of Prague.