World Heritage Identification Number: 860
World Heritage since: 1998
Category: Cultural Heritage
WHE Type: Buildings & Architectural Ensembles
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇨🇿 Czechia
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Enchanting Baroque Beauty: Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž
Nestled within the heart of Moravia, in the eastern region of the Czech Republic, lies the captivating ensemble of the Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž. This exceptional Baroque princely residence, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, offers a unique glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the European aristocracy during the Baroque period.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Kroměříž stands on the site of an earlier ford across the River Morava, at the foot of the Chriby mountain range which dominates the central part of Moravia. The gardens and castle of Kroměříž are an exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a European Baroque princely residence and its gardens.
UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site
Criterion (ii): The ensemble at Kroměříž, and in particular the Pleasure Garden, played a significant role in the development of the design of Baroque gardens and palaces in central Europe.
Criterion (iv): The Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž are an exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a princely residence and its associated landscape of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Encyclopedia Record: Kroměříž Castle
Kroměříž Castle is a castle in Kroměříž in the Czech Republic. It used to be the principal residence of the bishops and archbishops of Olomouc. UNESCO listed the gardens and castle as a World Heritage Site in 1998 because of its exceptionally well-preserved and outstanding Baroque gardens.Additional Site Details
Area: 74.5 hectares
Number of Components: 2
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 49.3 , 17.37722222
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World Heritage Research
Discover scientific research and academic studies that deepen our understanding of Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž from its history and significance to its conservation, management, and contemporary challenges.
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Satisfaction and perception of visitors to selected UNESCO cultural and historical objects
Visitors to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž, exhibit above-average satisfaction with their experience. This finding emerges from a study analyzing 1,500 Google reviews across three Czech castles (Litomyšl, Lednice, and Kroměříž) between January 2022 and June 2023. The research employed frequency analysis to assess visitor satisfaction, revealing that positive terms like 'beautiful,' 'nice,' and 'lock' dominate reviews, indicating high levels of contentment with the cultural offer and service quality. Additionally, a frequency map of key review concepts was generated, providing insights into visitor perception patterns at these heritage sites.
Botlíková, M., Palyzová, M., & Botlík, J. (2023). Satisfaction and perception of visitors to selected UNESCO cultural and historical objects. Acta Academica Karviniensia, 23(2), 44–58. https://doi.org/10.25142/aak.2023.014
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Rybí obsádky vodních prvků památkově chráněných areálů
A two-year survey of water features across three UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž, Červené Poříčí Castle, and the former Osek Monastery—revealed widespread ecological degradation due to eutrophication, overgrowth, unregulated fishing, and invasive species. The study highlights a critical gap in knowledge regarding sustainable fish stock management and environmental maintenance in culturally significant water bodies, which are often part of historic gardens, castles, or religious complexes. Findings underscore the need for controlled interventions to preserve biodiversity while balancing aesthetic and conservation goals.
Rozkošný, M., Adámek, Z., & Křesadlová, L. (2022). Rybí obsádky vodních prvků památkově chráněných areálů. Vodohospodářské Technicko-Ekonomické Informace, 64(6), 32. https://doi.org/10.46555/vtei.2022.09.004
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Editorial
This issue of Acta Musei Nationalis Pragae - Historia Litterarum (Vol. 65, 2020/3-4) presents a diverse range of studies and reviews centered on Czech-French cultural relations, historical preservation, and digital humanities. A notable contribution by J. Kašparová explores lesser-known female figures in early 20th-century Czech-French cultural exchanges, while R. Modráková examines the conservation challenges of post-Hussite period monastery libraries. The issue also highlights Adolf Hoffmeister’s depictions of the 'Friday Men' and the digitization process of Oldřich Menhart’s Figural typeface from the 1940s. Additionally, it includes critical reviews of significant publications, such as Frédéric Barbier’s Histoire d'un livre: la Nef des fous and catalogues from Kroměříž Castle Library, offering insights into historical scholarship and cultural heritage documentation.
Spurná, K. (2020). Editorial. Acta Musei Nationalis Pragae – Historia Litterarum, 65(3-4), 4–5. https://doi.org/10.37520/amnpsc.2020.018
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