Luká
Introduction '''Luká''' () is a municipality and village in Olomouc District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.
Administrative parts The villages of Březina, Javoříčko, Ješov, Střemeníčko and Veselíčko are administrative parts of Luká.
Geography Luká is located about  west of Olomouc. It lies in the Zábřeh Highlands. The highest point is at  above sea level. The Javoříčka stream originates near the village and then flows to the north. The Šumice stream also originates here and then flows to the south.
History The first written mention of Luká is from 1313.On 5 May 1945, the hamlet of Javoříčko was burned down by the SS and all 38 men were shot dead.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights ''Vítězství'' memorialAn important monument is the memorial to the victims of the World War II in Javoříčko. It is a memorial area that commemorated the massacre of the inhabitants and the destruction of the village of Javoříčko at the end of World War II. The memorial area comprises a park and a memorial called ''Vítězství'' ("Victory") It is protected as a national cultural monument.
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