In Kroměříž, the celebrations of the seventh anniversary of the inscription on the UNESCO list have begun

Zlín - The exhibition of wooden sculptures in the Květná Garden today in Kroměříž marked the beginning of the celebrations for the seventh anniversary of the inscription of the local gardens and castle on the UNESCO list of cultural heritage. The organizers have prepared a range of cultural events that will take place until Saturday; people can look forward to concerts, exhibitions, a baroque opera, as well as a fun day for children and a musical performance in the square, said Deputy Mayor Jitka Dvořáková today to ČTK.
In the colonnade of the Květná Garden, Zdeněk Macháček is exhibiting sculptures of people and birds, which are suspended in the air. The exhibition is called Poletuchy. From Thursday, people will be able to view two more exhibitions; works by architect Otakar Kuča will be installed in the castle, and in the Museum of Kroměříž, photographs by Miroslav Pilát depicting the gardens of Kroměříž will be displayed.
The organizers also considered the music part of the program; on Wednesday, current and former students of the local art school will perform with a percussion concert at the Grand Square. The greenhouse of the Květná Garden will belong to the Olomouc ensemble Damian on Thursday, which will present a baroque opera.
The Friday afternoon program titled In the castle and under the castle will be dedicated to children, featuring clowns, jugglers, a magician, and performances of fairy tales. The square will be taken over in the evening by Brno theater artists, who will present the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Saturday morning is dedicated to a craft fair, which will be complemented by performances from ensembles from the Polish partner city Piekary Slaskie. People will also have the opportunity to taste traditional Polish, Slovak, and Moravian delicacies.
The inscription of Kroměříž monuments on the UNESCO list is prepared every year by the city along with the local cultural house, the UNESCO Club, and the castle management since the inscription. "We always try to prepare something for both the general public and specialists. This year we will be holding a conference on historical gardens in Kroměříž for experts," Dvořáková said. According to her, membership on the UNESCO list is a prestigious matter for the city. "Although we do not receive any income from it, we try to promote the monuments as much as possible. Local entrepreneurs can benefit from it," noted the Deputy Mayor.
The Archbishop's Castle in Kroměříž became famous particularly during the years 1848 to 1849, when the richly decorated Assembly Hall hosted the constitutional assembly of the Austrian nations. The Květná Garden was founded by Bishop Karl II. Lichtenstein-Kastelkorn in the second half of the 17th century on barren and marshy land outside the walls of the then city. It is interesting for its 233-meter long colonnade with 44 statues inspired by Greek mythology and historical figures. The Podzámecká Garden was originally just a vegetable and flower garden beneath the castle. Its purpose and appearance changed over the centuries; in the 17th century it was transformed into a baroque garden, and in the 19th century it was redesigned into a stylish landscape park.