Libá Castle

Libá, Czech Republic

Libá Castle and palace were the center of the Liebenstein rule. Hans von Sparneck sold Liebenstein Castle in 1426 to the von Zedtwitz family on Neuberg , who had already built up considerable property in the Ascher Ländchen. The robber baron Jörg von Zedtwitz used the castle for his raids against the city of Eger and owners of neighboring castles such as Seeberg or Haslau. The castle was finally destroyed by troops from the city of Eger, and Jörg von Zedtwitz narrowly escaped with his life. Christoph von Zedtwitz was the defending captain in 1553Siege of court .

The castle fell into ruin in the decades after the Second World War. After the end of Czechoslovakia , decisive steps were taken to preserve it. A private investor intends to use the castle as a hotel. The first repair measures, such as a complete roof repair, the insertion of windows and repair work on the outer facade, stopped the advanced decay. In the meantime, excavation work in the basement has brought new knowledge about the first castle complex at this point. Destroyed rooms were reconstructed with stucco decorations based on old photographs . The castle is currently inaccessible as a construction site.

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Libá, Czech Republic
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Czech Republic

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František Ochrana (2 years ago)
We really enjoyed our visit. The lady who guided us was nice, and helpful and gave us a lot of information on the castle's history. Thank you very much and fingers crossed with further restoration.
Milan Sladký (2 years ago)
The castle has only part of the reconstructed premises. There is an exhibition of paintings for sale. History is documented in short films.
Bretislav Sem (2 years ago)
Not far from Komorní Hůrka (an extinct volcano) is the small village of Libá, where the castle has been rebuilt into a castle of the same name, which burned down in the 1980s and was repaired in 20 years by the owner. It is a nice castle, almost hidden in a bend in the road below the castle. beautiful view of this one nice repaired object
Dana Hnaťuková (4 years ago)
The castle, which is located 1.5 km from the German border, is privately owned and is still being renovated. Mrs. Kastelánka is very nice and helpful, thank you again for the beautiful explanation, which was accompanied by a video about the history of the castle, and later reconstructions into a castle. It does not matter who is the owner, but the fact that tourists can enjoy a successful reconstruction of the castle, the difference is really big ...
Hanka B (4 years ago)
Absolutely great place that definitely deserves a visit. One only wonders what skillful hands can do ? the castle, which was totally devastated and destroyed, slowly grows from the rubble and begins to wake up to life. It is very nicely repaired. We had a very nice and pleasant guide, so the tour was really worth it. In addition, a sales exhibition of paintings is currently underway, so further diversification. The ascent to the tower was a great ending ?
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