Lipník nad Bečvou

Lipník nad Bečvou (Czech pronunciation: [ˈlɪpɲiːk ˈnad bɛtʃvou̯]; German: Leipnik) is a small town located in the Olomouc Region, in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. The nearest larger towns are Přerov and Hranice, approximately ten to twelve kilometers (six to eight miles) distant. The town lies in the vicinity of the castle Helfštýn, at the same level as Moravská Brána, the Moravian Gate (a small pass through the mountains). It is an ancient town with a large square (T.G. Masaryk Square) in the shape of the letter L and very interesting set of sights. For several centuries, Lipnik was an important waypoint on the Amber Road. It was a fortified town, and it still retains a large portion of its medieval walls and towers. There is...