Stories from Ancient Times The Central Moravian region boasts countless cultural jewels including lovely historic centres, beautiful castles and palaces, pilgrimage sites with strong spiritual traditions, monuments of folk architecture and attractive museums form the diverse Haná region with its typical folklore and hospitable people. The fairy-tale appearance of Bouzov Castle, which is one of the most visited Czech castles, attracts filmmakers from around the world. The Gothic Šternberk Castle boasts its rich interior decor. The majestic Helfštýn Castle is one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe. Palaces in Náměšť na Hané, Plumov and Úsov will captivate visitors with their interesting architecture as well as precious art collections. Spiritual heritage is represented by all the widely visited pilgrimage sites. The most important one is the Baroque Minor Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Svatý Kopeček near Olomouc. The pilgrimage church in Dub nad Moravou contains the venerated painting of black Madonna and the child. The Museum of Historical Carriages in Čechy pod Kosířem with its unique and largest exposition of historic carriages in Central Europe, as well as the Museum of A.W. Olomoucke Tvaruzky in Loštice that maps the history and production of the local original cheese, are also worth your visit. Minor Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Central Moravia Bouzov Castle Chateau Náměšť na Hané Chateau Plumlov Chateau Úsov Helfštýn Castle Šternberk Castle Stories from Ancient Times The Museum of Historical Carriages The Museum of Historical Carriages Šternberk Castle Museum of A.W. Olomoucke Tvaruzky in Loštice Bouzov Castle Chateau Plumlov Česchy pod Kosířem Chateau Česchy pod Kosířem Chateau Šternberk Castle