Zámek Libochovice

Location: nám. 5. května 100, 411 17 Libochovice · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: chateau

A Baroque château on the bank of the Ohře river surrounded by a 17th-century French park, offering guided tours of the interiors and a permanent exhibition on J. E. Purkyně. The complex features attractive château cellars and greenhouses. The park is freely accessible throughout the year.

Why visit this place?

• Prince Gundakar of Dietrichstein hired the builder Antonio della Porta in 1682–1690 to erect a new chateau on the site of an older residence.
• In 1947 a memorial room was opened here for Jan Evangelista Purkyně, who was born at the chateau as the son of the estate steward.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 3,334 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 28 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: April–October: Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00 (July–August until 18:00)
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 170 CZK, children 70 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 3334 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

Official website: https://www.zamek-libochovice.cz

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