Libkovice pod Řípem is a municipality and village in Litoměřice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

Libkovice pod Řípem
Municipality
Crossroads in Libkovice pod Řípem
Flag Coat of arms
Libkovice pod Řípem Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°23′33″N 14°20′33″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Ústí nad Labem
District	Litoměřice
First mentioned	1351
Area
• Total	7.95 km2 (3.07 sq mi)
Elevation	220 m (720 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	526
• Density	66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	413 01
Website	www.libkovicepodripem.cz

Etymology

The name Libkovice is probably derived from name of first family which lived in this place. Great grandfather of this family was named Ljubek, so the name of village was originally Ljubekovice.[2]

Geography

Libkovice pod Řípem is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) southeast of Litoměřice and 31 km (19 mi) north of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape of the Lower Eger Table. It is situated near Říp Mountain, which lies outside the municipal territory. The highest point of the municipality is at 263 m (863 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Libkovice pod Řípem is from 1351.[3] The village was probably founded around 1000, during the rule of the Vršovci family.[2]

Sights

The Evangelical church was built in 1852–1855. It was the first Evangelical church in the Czech Republic with a tower and bells.[4]

References

External links

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• Official website