Location and landscape

Polomí is a linear village shaped by a village green, set in a sloping valley at the northern end of the Drahanská Highlands. Loosely arranged original single-storey buildings with a mezzanine in the roof area line the green. Thus, the village’s appearance is shaped not only by individual buildings; the arrangement of the houses around the village green and the valley setting are also part of its character. Polomí combines a clearly defined rural settlement form with individual historic features, rather than being defined by a single monument alone.

The Polomský potok is also part of the local landscape: it rises right in Polomí and only re-emerges below the built-up area. Its course is therefore not visible throughout; its source is in the village, while it reappears only below the built-up area. Together with the sloping valley setting, this feature shifts the focus from the village layout to the local geography.

History and bell tower

The earliest likely written mention of Polomí dates from 20 May 1301. The bell tower of St Martin dates from the late 18th century. Its bell was cast in 1807 by Wolfgang Straub of Olomouc and bears reliefs of the Holy Family and St Barbara. The tower and bell thus mark two different historical periods: the tower’s date points to the late 18th century, while the bell was cast in 1807. In addition, the painter Josef Mánes is said to have stayed in Polomí several times – according to local tradition.

Wayside markers and local history

Among the wayside markers is a sandstone cross by the road, dating from 1939. Both the figure of Christ and the cross are each made from a single piece of sandstone. The Freedom Linden trees were also planted by the road on 28 October 1928, on the tenth anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia. Near the linden trees and the cross is 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. Different historical periods come together around these wayside markers: the 1928 commemoration, the wayside cross from 1939 and an older shrine featuring four figures.

At the edge of the forest, an image of the Mother of God hangs beside the field path from the playground to the forester’s lodge. It adds another religious motif to the historic wayside markers. This smaller devotional feature may change.

Activities and travel planning

For travellers with children, there is also a private stable where children can ride horses and learn about activities involved in horse care. Confirm the possible arrangements before your visit. A private farmer offers their own organic food; if you would like to include this in your plans, check availability in advance.

Discover more destinations: Suchdol, Bílovice, Březsko, Kostelec Na Hané, Tvorovice, Vitčice, Zdětín, Kralice Na Hané.

For the overview of the wider area: Okres Prostějov.