Libochovice evolved from ancient settlements on the left bank of the lower Ohře river, a l3th-century piece written evidence says. The place's history has close links to that of the l3th-century Klepy castle, later renamed to Hazmburk. The Hussite uprising brought capture and destruction to Libochovice. Under Vladislav II limited guildship privileges were granted to Libochovice and under Ferdinand II Libochovice acquired the town status in 1560. At about the same time, the Lobkowiczs started the conversion of the old water fortress into a baroque château that was finished much later by the Dietrichsteins. Commissioned for the design was the contemporary prominent architect Antonio della Porta of Italy. The château now harbours exhibitions of original baroque furniture and rare tapestries. Integral part of the château is the 26 hectare large park which splits into French garden and English park. The château of Libochovice came to be known as the birthplace of Jan Evangelista Purkyně, an outstanding Czech doctor and scientist who was born here in 1787. The town is one of the entrance gates to the Bohemian Central Highlands (České středohoří) and centre of surrounding hinterland. Visitor's attractions include the château, the nearby Hazmburk castle and the lookout tower after fresh restoration. Contributing to holidaymaker's comfort are railway and highway links at hand, good shopping and service facilities.

The Hazmburk ruin

The State château of Libochovice