Protivanov is a market town (městys) in Prostějov District, in the Olomouc Region, Czechia. Protivanov lies at 662 m above sea level. It has 1,090 inhabitants (2024). The nearest city is Prostějov, 19.7 km to the east. Among the landmarks around are Holy Trinity Column (32 km), Bouzov Castle (25 km) and Špilberk Castle (36 km). Among the natural features are Býčí skála Cave (22 km) and Macocha Gorge (14.5 km).