The town of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, centered on this square, was founded in the 13th century.
The square is situated at an elevation of approximately 378 meters above sea level in the Rožnovská Bečva valley.
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm was once a renowned climatic spa town, known for 'kefir treatment' which brought nobility to this square in the 19th century.
The square connects to the cycling and walking paths leading directly into the Beskid Mountains.
Masarykovo náměstí serves as the historic town square of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm in the Moravian-Silesian region of the Czech Republic. The square is the central hub for the town's administrative and cultural life, featuring a mixture of traditional and modern architecture. It is named after Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia, whose influence remains prominent in town iconography. The square is surrounded by local businesses, cafes, and historical buildings that reflect the town's development from a weaving and craft center into a tourism hub. It serves as a primary access point for visitors heading toward the nearby Valašské muzeum v přírodě (Wallachian Open Air Museum). The layout maintains the original medieval urban planning of the town foundation. Several historical statues and commemorative plaques are integrated into the square's perimeter.
From the center of the square looking toward the surrounding colorful historical facades with the Beskid foothills visible in the background.
Visit the information center located on or immediately adjacent to the square to get maps for the surrounding Beskid trail network.
Explore the side streets branching off the square to find preserved historical wooden houses that characterize the region's architecture.
Check the local events calendar, as the square frequently hosts seasonal farmers' markets and folk festivals.
Do not mistake the modern town square for the Open Air Museum; the museum is a separate, enclosed area further down the road.
