Kroměříž

Kroměříž ([ˈkromɲɛr̝iːʃ] ; German: Kremsier) is a town in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 28,000 inhabitants. It is known for the Kroměříž Castle with castle gardens, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic town centre with the castle complex is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reservation.

Kroměříž
Town
Town square seen from the castle tower
Kroměříž
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°17′56″N 17°23′35″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictKroměříž
First mentioned1107
Government
  MayorTomáš Opatrný
Area
  Total50.98 km2 (19.68 sq mi)
Elevation
201 m (659 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)
  Total28,185
  Density550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
767 01
Websitewww.mesto-kromeriz.cz
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official nameGardens and Castle at Kroměříž
Criteriaii, iv
Reference860
Inscription1998 (22nd Session)
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