Liběchov

Liběchov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈlɪbjɛxof]; German: Liboch) is a small town in Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic located about 36 km north of Prague on right bank of the Elbe River, approximately in half way between towns of Mělník and Štětí.

Liběchov
Town
Liběchov Chateau
Flag
Coat of arms
Liběchov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°24′29″N 14°26′48″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictMělník
First mentioned1311
Government
  MayorVladimíra Zralíková
Area
  Total11.77 km2 (4.54 sq mi)
Elevation
171 m (561 ft)
Population
 (2014-12-31)
  Total1,051
  Density89/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
277 21
Websitewww.libechov.cz

Near Liběchov is Klácelka, an artificial cave featuring large sculptures by Václav Levý.


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