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When you drive along the D1 highway towards Ostrava, the moment you pass Lipník nad Bečvou and look up into the hills towards the Hostýnsko-vsetínská hornatina, you will catch a glimpse, at least for a moment, of one of the largest castles in the Czech Republic - Helfštýn Castle. Although it was built illegally in the Middle Ages by the marauding knight Friduš, successive fortifications by other owners made it a fortress that has never been conquered in its entire history. And even at the end of the 17th century, the own army, which was ordered to destroy Helfštýn, did not succeed, because its maintenance became unprofitable. When you walk around the castle (and thanks to the amazing reconstruction you can really get almost everywhere), the medieval atmosphere of the impregnable majestically towering castle will accompany you at every step, along with the urge to explore every mysteriously appearing crevice, if by chance one is hidden in it from the many treasures accumulated by the robber knight Friduš, who still guards them cursed in the form of a black dog. Go with Trips @PoCesku to explore this amazing castle. Lukáš and Hanča will guide you together.