Kamenice nad Lipou, Historic municipality in Pelhřimov District, Czech Republic.
Kamenice nad Lipou is a town with municipal privileges located in the Pelhřimov District within the Vysočina Region, spanning multiple settlements across hilly terrain. The center is defined by a castle surrounded by an English park with mature trees and historic pathways.
The settlement developed around a castle in the late 1200s, forming the core of what would become a town with privileges. The name 'nad Lipou' references an ancient linden tree that stood as a local landmark long before the town's formal establishment.
The castle museum showcases applied arts and decorative objects that reflect regional artistic traditions. Visitors can explore how local craftspeople have shaped the area's cultural identity through their work.
A narrow-gauge railway from 1906 connects the town to nearby destinations, offering visitors an alternative transport option for exploration. The relatively flat layout around the castle and town center makes walking the main streets straightforward.
An ancient linden tree estimated at 700 to 800 years old still stands in the castle's English park, directly inspiring the town's name. This venerable tree has witnessed centuries of local history and remains a living connection to the area's past.
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