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Libčice nad Vltavou

Coordinates: 50°11′57″N 14°21′46″E / 50.19917°N 14.36278°E / 50.19917; 14.36278
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Libčice nad Vltavou
Town
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Coordinates: 50°11′57″N 14°21′46″E / 50.19917°N 14.36278°E / 50.19917; 14.36278
CountryFile:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictPrague-West
First mentioned993
Government
 • MayorPetra Pelešková
Area
 • Total
7.10 km2 (2.74 sq mi)
Elevation
207 m (679 ft)
Population
 (2026-01-01)[1]
 • Total
3,575
 • Density504/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
252 66
Websitewww.libcice.cz

Libčice nad Vltavou (German: Libschitz an der Moldau) is a town in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,600 inhabitants. The town is located on the Vltava River in the Prague Plateau.

Etymology

The name Libčice is derived from the old personal Slavic name Lubek (Ľúbek, Líbek), meaning "the village of Lubek's people". The personal name itself was derived from the adjective ľúbý, libý, meaning 'nice' or 'pleasant' in Old Czech. The suffix nad Vltavou ('upon the Vltava') refers to its location near this river. The name first appeared as Lubcice in a Latin text.[2]

Geography

Libčice nad Vltavou is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of Prague. It lies in the Prague Plateau. The highest point is at 313 m (1,027 ft) above sea level. The town is situated on the left bank of the Vltava River, in a meander of this river.

History

The first written mention of Libčice (initially called Libšice) is in a foundation deed of the Břevnov Monastery from 993, when Duke Boleslaus II donated the village to the monastery. In 1850, the railway was built and the village became subsequently industrialised.[3]

The name Libšice was used until 1924. In that year, the neighbouring municipalities of Libšice, Letky and Chejnov were merged into one municipality and under the name Libčice nad Vltavou promoted to a market town. In 1948, it was promoted to a town.[3]

Demographics

Transport

Libčice nad Vltavou is located on the railway line Prague–Ústí nad Labem via Kralupy nad Vltavou.[6]

Sights

The most important monument is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. It was a Gothic church from the 14th century, completely rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1763–1769.[7]

The Evangelical church was built in the Neo-Romanesque style in 1863–1865.[8]

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Libčice nad Vltavou is twinned with:[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Population in municipalities as at 1. 1". DataStat. Czech Statistical Office. 2026-05-18.
  2. ↑ Profous, Antonín (1949). Místní jména v Čechách II: CH–L (in čeština). p. 578.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Historie" (in čeština). Město Libčice nad Vltavou. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  4. ↑ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in čeština). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  5. ↑ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ↑ "Station details Libčice n.Vltavou". České dráhy. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  7. ↑ "Kostel sv. Bartoloměje" (in čeština). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  8. ↑ "Evangelický kostel" (in čeština). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  9. ↑ "Partnerské město" (in čeština). Město Libčice nad Vltavou. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
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