Bílovec is a town in Silesia, Nový Jičín District, first mentioned in writing in 1324. Its historic centre is protected as an urban monument zone - the square is lined with preserved burgher houses, anchored by a Renaissance town hall from 1593 and the Church of St Nicholas. The giant chessboard in the middle of the square is the largest outdoor one in the Czech Republic. The castle, museum and St Barbara's chapel all serve as venues for cultural events and exhibitions.
