Bílovec

Bílovec is a municipality with town privileges in Nový Jičín District, located in the Moravian-Silesian Region. The town sits on rolling terrain and features a compact historic center surrounded by residential neighborhoods and green spaces.

The town was founded in 1324 at the intersection of two major trade routes in the Duchy of Troppau. Over the centuries, it developed through successive periods of growth and change that shaped its present-day character.

The Church of Saint Nicholas with its distinctive tower shapes the town's appearance and reflects its religious roots. It serves as a gathering point where locals and visitors naturally come together in the surrounding square.

Visitors can explore the town on foot through its walkable center where main buildings and museums are within easy reach. The former castle area houses exhibitions and art displays that help understand the town's development.

The castle underwent a major redesign in 1575 to take Renaissance form and now serves as a cultural hub with art exhibitions. This transformation reflects how the town has continuously adapted its landmark structures to serve changing community needs.

Location: Nový Jičín District

Location: správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Bílovec

Elevation above the sea: 243 m

Shares border with: Olbramice, Fulnek, Těškovice, Tísek, Hlubočec, Skřipov, Bítov, Bílov, Bravantice, Velké Albrechtice, Slatina

Email: posta@bilovec.cz

Website: http://bilovec.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.75638,18.01585

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44