Lípa svobody Krásné Pole, Liberty tree in Krásné Pole, Czech Republic

Lípa svobody is a large lime tree standing in the village of Krásné Pole in the Moravian-Silesian Region. The tree forms a natural focal point in the rural landscape, with its thick trunk and wide canopy suggesting considerable age.

The first Lípa svobody was planted here on 26 April 1946 by the artist Helena Salichová, as part of the nationwide campaign "Budujeme Slezsko", which organised financial aid for the region badly hit by the Second World War through a system of sponsorship; the town of Zlín took on the sponsorship. The original tree died, and in 2021 a new small-leaved lime was planted on the same spot.

The name refers to the tree of liberty, a tradition of planting lindens as symbols of freedom. The first tree was planted on 26 April 1946 by the artist Helena Salichová, as part of the nationwide campaign "Budujeme Slezsko", which organized financial aid for the region after World War II through a godparent system; the city of Zlín became the godparent. The current small-leaved linden was planted on the same spot in 2021.

The tree is located within Krásné Pole village and is reachable on foot, with parking available near the village center. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the surroundings are green and paths are easy to walk.

The present tree is a small-leaved lime planted in 2021, replacing the first liberty lime that died; that first tree had been planted on 26 April 1946 by the artist Helena Salichová. The 1946 planting followed the nationwide campaign "Budujeme Slezsko", in which the town of Zlín took on sponsorship of the tree as a way of organizing financial aid for the region after the Second World War. The tree is not protected as a monument.