Libochovice: Castle, Church and Summer Traditions

Libochovice is a destination for anyone who wants to combine culture and distinctive local stories with a stay in Bohemia. Highlights include Libochovice Castle, the All Saints’ Church immediately next to it, the Ohře River, and recurring events. This allows you to discover historic architecture, protected cultural sites, garden spaces, and seasonal experiences in a clear mix of themes.

Libochovice Castle and its Garden Spaces

Libochovice Castle was built between 1683 and 1690 in the early Baroque style by the Italian architect Antonio della Porta. Its period of construction makes it a distinctive starting point if you would like to explore the town’s architectural history. On January 1, 2002, the castle was declared a national cultural monument. This gives Libochovice a clearly defined historical and cultural dimension.

Libochovice Castle includes a French garden and a landscaped park. The two names refer to different forms of designed surroundings: the French garden represents a formal garden layout, while the landscaped park reflects a different design concept. Together, they complement the Baroque architecture with their own garden and park dimension.

All Saints’ Church Directly Next to the Castle

Today’s Baroque All Saints’ Church in Libochovice was built between 1700 and 1705 on the site of an older Gothic church destroyed by fire. Standing immediately next to Libochovice Castle, it also represents the close connection between two prominent cultural monuments. Together with the castle, it allows you to view two neighboring buildings from different periods of construction. A cultural tour thus connects secular architecture with sacred space.

Inside, All Saints’ Church features a ceiling painting called “Bohemian Heaven,” depicting Bohemian saints. The church also contains a lapidarium of Baroque sculptures. The sculptures are predominantly by Bartoloměj Ederer. The ceiling painting and the lapidarium emphasize different aspects: the depiction of Bohemian saints is set alongside Baroque sculptures. For your cultural exploration of Libochovice, the church therefore offers not only architectural history but also specific details of painting and sculpture.

Theater, Fair and Swimming in the Ohře

Libochovické divadelní léto is an amateur theater competition that has taken place continuously since 1958. This long-standing event tradition complements the historic sights with a recurring cultural experience. Held annually in mid-August, the Svatovařinecká pouť features fairground attractions, market stalls, and accompanying events on the town square and in the adjacent town park.

The Jewish cemetery is also one of Libochovice’s protected cultural sites: it is protected as a cultural monument. If you are looking for an additional activity by the water, you can swim in the Ohře in Libochovice. The possible experiences therefore range from architectural history and sacred art to event traditions and time spent by the river.

Discover more destinations via Lipá, Újezd, Úštěk, Polepy, Černěves, Prackovice Nad Labem, Snědovice and Velké Žernoseky.

For the overview of the wider travel region: Litoměřice District.