Kostelec na Hané () is a town in ProstÃÂjov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,800 inhabitants.
Kostelec na Hané is located about northwest of ProstÃÂjov and southwest of Olomouc. It lies mostly in the Upper Morava Valley. A small part of the municipal territory extends into the Zábà Âeh Highlands and includes the highest point of Kostelec na Hané at above sea level. The Romà ¾e River flows through the town.
The first written mention of Kostelec na Hané is in a deed of bishop Jindà Âich ZdÃÂk from 1141. In the 13th century, it was owned by Duke Nicholas I as a part of the Plumlov estate. He sold the estate to King John of Bohemia in 1311, who sold it to the Lords of Kravaà Âe in 1325. The Lords of Kravaà Âe held it to 1466. In 1466, the estate was acquired by marriage by Herald of Kunà ¡tát, and after his death in 1490 it was acquired by the Pernà ¡tejn family. In 1595, the estate passed into possession of the House of Liechtenstein, who held it until 1848.
Kostelec na Hané is located on the ProstÃÂjovâÂÂDzbel railway line.
The main landmark of Kostelec na Hané is the Church of Saint James the Great. It was built in the Baroque style in 1772.
ÃÂervený domek ("Red House") is a house where Petr Bezruàlived until his death. Today there is an exposition about his life and work.