Protivanov

Protivanov is a market town in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.

Etymology
The name is probably derived from the personal name Protiva or Protivan.

Geography
Protivanov is located about 18 km west of Prostějov and 31 km west of Olomouc. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is the hill Skály at 724 m above sea level.

History
The first written mention of Protivanov is from 1505. The inhabitants made a living mainly by farming, woodworking and weaving. Until the establishment of an independent municipality in 1848, the village was a part of the Boskovice estate and shared its owners. In 1873, Protivanov was promoted to a market town.

Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights
The main landmark of Protivanov is the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the Neoclassical style in 1772.