The city of Vyškov
Vyškov – an ancient town located in the Vyškov Gate – has a long and rich history. Continuous settlement of this area can be documented since the Paleolithic Age, the first written mention of Vyškov dates back to 1141, and in the 14th century Vyškov was already one of the most important towns of the Olomouc bishopric. During the Hussite Wars, Vyškov was conquered by the Hussites, later burned down by Henry of Münsterberg, son of King George of Poděbrady. In the 15th century, the Olomouc bishop Tas of Černé Hory from the Boskovic family was responsible for the restoration of the town.
The calmer period of the 16th and early 17th centuries was reflected in the economic prosperity of the city, but in the 17th century, Vyškov was severely affected by the Thirty Years' War. The city was occupied twice by the Swedes and completely plundered during their second invasion in 1643. Vyškov experienced its greatest prosperity at the end of the 17th century, when it was even nicknamed the "Moravian Versailles".
In 1753, Vyškov almost completely burned down. After the end of the Napoleonic Wars with the advent of capitalism, the city began to expand beyond its original borders. During the First Republic, Vyškov maintained the character of a city of craftsmen and merchants. The city was electrified in 1923–1925 and a military garrison was established here in 1936. The Second World War affected Vyškov so much that it was one of the worst-affected cities in the republic.
The town of Vyškov and its attractions
- The castle – originally a Gothic castle from the 15th century, rebuilt in 1665–1682
- The castle garden – the architectural dominant of the garden is the loggia from 1673 with seven arcades with Tuscan columns and a balustrade
- The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary – built in 1464–1466, the late Gothic southern profiled portal has been preserved
- The Renaissance town hall – the dominant of the Vyškov square from 1569 with the remains of a Renaissance arcade, Renaissance inlaid doors and stucco decoration from the 18th century
- The Plague Column – the work of the sculptor Christian Pröbstl from 1719 was built during the plague epidemic that lasted fifty years in Vyškov
- The ramparts – stone city fortifications from the 15th century
- The Chapel of St. Anne's Church – a 16th century Renaissance building with fragments of murals
Vyškov is not only a city of historical monuments, but visitors to the city will also find something for themselves, who come to Vyškov for sports, culture or entertainment. More information about what is happening in Vyškov can be found on the website of the Tourist Information Center.
