Libkovice pod Řípem is a municipality and village in Litoměřice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.
Etymology The name Libkovice is probably derived from the name of the first family which lived in this place. The great-grandfather of this family was named Ljubek, so the name of the village was initially Ljubekovice.
Geography Libkovice pod Řípem is located about southeast of Litoměřice and north of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape in the Lower Ohře Table. It is situated near the mountain Říp, which lies outside the municipal territory. The highest point is at above sea level.
History The first written mention of Libkovice pod Řípem is from 1351. The village was probably founded around 1000, during the rule of the Vršovci family.
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Sights
The Evangelical church was built in 1852–1855. It was the first Evangelical church in the Czech Republic with a tower and bells.
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