Krásno nad Bečvou was founded on the right bank of the Rožnovská Bečva and in 1491 it was promoted to a market town.

Krásno nad Bečvou was a separate entity until 1924, when it was merged with Valašské Meziříčí, however, their history is similar and they had common owners.

In the 19th century, Valašské Meziříčí became the centre of education and Krásno nad Bečvou was industrialized.

The town is known for one of the largest chemical plants in Europe, DEZA a.s., a part of the Agrofert conglomerate.

[9] Valašské Meziříčí has a small historic centre formed by the town square and its surroundings, including the Žerotín Castle.

After it was used as a women's prison and military infirmary in the 20th century, it was reconstructed and today serves as a cultural centre of the town.

Adjacent to the castle is a large English park with valuable tree species, founded at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries.