Libějovice

Libějovice is a village and municipality (obec) in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.

Libějovice
Municipality
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Libějovice
Coordinates: 49°6′46″N 14°11′51″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictStrakonice
Area
  Total13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi)
Elevation
434 m (1,424 ft)
Population
 (2006)
  Total461
  Density34/km2 (89/sq mi)
Postal code
387 72 to 389 01
Websitehttp://www.libejovice.cz/

The municipality covers an area of 13.4 square kilometres (5.2 sq mi), and has a population of 461 (as at 3 July 2006).

Libějovice lies approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi) south-east of Strakonice, 26 km (16 mi) north-west of České Budějovice, and 110 km (68 mi) south of Prague.

Historical monuments

  • Old renaissance castle in Libějovice was renewed in the 1st Half of 18th century by Emanuel the count of Bucquoy, it is a historical monument and privat property now.
  • Nearby Libějovice is situated a pilgrimige site Lomec (or Lomeček) with a unique baroque church of the Name of Virgin Mary, cared by the Order of Gray School Sisters.

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