Štípa near Zlín - site of the pilgrimage church

 The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Štípa is the most important pilgrimage site in the immediate vicinity of the regional town of Zlín. Donor Lukrecie Nekešova from Landek was most responsible for its creation and construction. This noblewoman had a rather troubled life: as an orphan, she was entrusted to the upbringing and care of her uncle Václav Nekš from Landek, who lived in Lukov Castle at the time. But the biggest influence on a little girl…