Polomí – Street Village, Village Green and History

Polomí lies at the northern end of the Drahanská Highlands, in a sloping valley. As a street village, the settlement is shaped by its village green. If you also take architectural character and local history into account when choosing a place to stay, you’ll find a clear focus here: the settlement pattern, historic memorials and activities involving horses.

Village Green and Landscape

The village green is lined with loosely arranged original single-storey buildings, with a half-storey in the roof area. Together with the sloping valley, these buildings shape the village’s appearance. The Polomský potok rises right in Polomí and only resurfaces below the built-up area. The settlement pattern and the course of the stream are both characteristic geographical features of the village.

At the edge of the forest, beside the field path from the playground to the forester’s lodge, hangs an image of the Mother of God. Smaller devotional features such as this may change.

History and Memorials

The earliest written mention of Polomí probably dates from 20 May 1301. A notable later structure is the bell tower of St Martin, which dates from the end of the 18th century. Its bell was cast in 1807 by Wolfgang Straub of Olomouc. Its reliefs depict the Holy Family and St Barbara.

The roadside monuments also tell of different periods. The sandstone wayside cross dates from 1939; both the figure of Christ and the cross are made from a single piece of sandstone. The Freedom Lime Trees were planted on 28 October 1928 to mark the tenth anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia. Near the trees and the cross stands a wayside shrine, dating from no later than the first third of the 19th century. It depicts Jesus, the Virgin Mary, St Joseph and St Ludmila.

Another local connection to history concerns the painter Josef Mánes: according to local tradition, he is said to have stayed in Polomí itself several times.

Horses and Regional Offerings

A privately run stable in Polomí gives children the opportunity to ride horses and learn about activities involved in horse care. As the specific arrangements are not described in detail, it is best to clarify them in advance of your visit.

A private farmer offers organic produce from their own farm. Ask in advance which products will be available when you visit. This lets you plan a possible stop without assuming that particular foods will be available.

Practical Information

There is a new bus stop along the main road through Polomí. Please check the current timetable when planning your journey. Alongside the village green, historic buildings and local memorials, this provides a practical landmark to help you plan your arrival.

Discover more destinations: Ivaň, Mostkovice, Hrochov, Čehovice, Ohrozim, Bousín, Budětsko, Brodek U Prostějova.

For the wider travel overview: Prostějov District.