The first written report dates back to 1201. The town is located at an altitude of 223 metres. The population is 45,116. Provision of Czech POINT services. The cultural monuments include the National House, the Town Hall, the astronomical clock, the castle, the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Museum of Prostějov Region.

The city is located at an altitude of 219 metres and has a population of 100043 inhabitants. The cadastral area is 10337 ha. Its administrative district includes 45 municipalities. The cultural monuments include the town hall with the astronomical clock, a monastery, churches, the Holy Trinity Column, Hercules' fountain.