Microregion+Předina

=**The Microregion Předina**=

The Microregion Předina was founded on 21.12.2001.

The voluntary association of the communities of the Microregion Předina consists of 9 communities. The chairwoman of Microregion Předina is Mrs. Ing. Bronislava Augustinová, mayoress of the village Želeč. The name of the microregion is derived from the hill Předina which lies between the towns Prostějov and Vyškov. The area of the microregion is characterized by a great variety: There are agricultural and wooded areas, stretches of running water and meadows. The area covers the plain of Hana and the first hills of the Drahany Mountains. The Hill Předina is 313 metres high and is said to be the geographical centre of Moravia. The hill has always been the centre of excursions and assemblies as the annual peace-service on the 5th of May. On the west side there is a stone cairn which was built as a surveying point in 1822. There is a monument on the road which leads underneath the hill Předina between the villages Vřesovice and Kobeřice which reminds of the sojourn of the Emperor Franz I. and the Russian Zar Alexandra I. before the battle of Austerlitz. On the hill there is a 165 m high medium-wave transmitter tower.



Projects of the The Microregion Předina

 * Childrens’ Parks
 * The project was realized in 2005. The region received 2 Million crowns from the European Regional Development Fond. The aim was to attract young families with children to the region.



Attractions of the the Microregion Předina

 * Automobile museum Praga Piccolo in Dobrochov.
 * The private automobile museum of Hubert Grmela was founded in 1973. Here you find an exhibition of the automobile Praga, type Piccolo, which was produced in 1924-1940.
 * Opening hours: Friday to Sunday from 16.00 to 19.00
 * Contact: p. Hubert Grmela (tel. 606 530 243)

Memorial Hall in Vřesovice

 * In the former castle chapel today there is a memorial hall which is dedicated to the community and the local associations. Part of the exposition is one of the ancient stone conciliation crosses.
 * Opening hours: by appointment
 * Contact: local authority: tel. 582 363 123.

Fire brigade museum in Brodek u Prostějova

 * There is an exposition of historical fire brigade syringes, helmets and other exhibits which were dedicated to the museum by the traveller Emil Holuba.
 * Opening: by appointment
 * Contact: p. Blumenstein (tel. 602 708 220)

Baroque castle of Dr. Richard Belcredi in Brodku u Prostějova

 * is in comprehensive reconstruction.

Lookout Tower Štátule on Předině

 * The lookout tower is 10 m high with a beautiful view of the surroundings;
 * opening: free access.

Gothic ruins of the tower in Otaslavice

 * he conserved half of the gothic tower is of 11 m diameter and its walls are 4 m thick.
 * Opening hours: access free.

Church in the village Želeč.
Built 1938 in an early Christian style with windows showing the Slavic missionary brothers Cyril and Methodius. Beautifully organ concerts are held here very often.