Libčany Motte

Welcome to the place that brings you back to the Middle Ages

You're standing in front of a place that once was the heart of a small, but important, ruling mansion. In front of you lies the extinct fortress Libčany, surrounded by a quiet pond of Turyni. At first glance, it looks like a plain land, but this is where events took place over 700 years ago that affected the fate of the entire region. Let's go together and see what this site can tell us.

The original settlement of Libčan was established already in 1252, when there was a country estate belonging to the Czech Republic from Libčan. This was the beginning of a long history that has developed here for centuries. In 1365 Jakub z Hořic appeared in Libčany, which became the owner of this place. His name is linked to the time when the first stone structures began to form here, which could be the predecessors of today's fortress. In the following years, the residence became an important centre in the vicinity where local nobles and merchants met.

Now pay attention to what you see before you. There's almost nothing left of the original buildings, but that's what makes this place so fascinating. In front of you is a square fortress that was once surrounded by stone walls and wooden structures. The Turyni pond, which stretches around, served not only to protect against the enemy, but also as a source of water for the inhabitants. Notice how calm water reflects the surrounding nature - that is the atmosphere that brings you back to the past.

The architecture of the original fortress was typical of medieval mansions. It was mainly wooden structures that were surrounded by stone walls. Unfortunately, almost all of them were destroyed in a large fire in 1547. Since then, the fort has never been restored. However, it is this extinction that gives the place a special charm. You can imagine how plans were once made here, how people's destinies were decided here, and how nobles met here. Today is the place that invites you to imagine what it all looked like.

Let's now look at some of the key stories that are associated with Libčany. In 1437 a major event took place here. Bohuš z Libčan took part in the battle against the Hussite army. This battle was part of a long conflict that changed the face of the Czech Kingdom. God was one of the few nobles who stood by the Catholic Church and fought against the reform ideas of the Hussites. His participation in this battle proves how important the Libčany was at that time.

Other important personalities associated with Libčany were brothers Jan z Roudnice and Václav z Libčan, who appeared here in 1406. Their presence shows how important this mansion was to the local nobles. In 1549 the estate was sold to Henry Nejeděch of Vysoká, which meant the end of the separate existence of Libčan as a separate capital.

The interesting thing is that the first mention about Libčany dates back to 1252, when there was a Čestá Vladých farmhouse. This means that this site was inhabited over 700 years ago. During this time, it had undergone many changes, but its importance for the region remained unchanged. Let's now look at one of the most interesting mysteries that relates to Libčany.

One of the most interesting things is that the fort was once an important centre of the region, but it was never restored after its burning down. This is proof of how fast history can change. You can imagine what it must have been like when the flames of fire threatened all the buildings. What it must have been like for the people who had to leave their homes and start a new life elsewhere. This event is a reminder of how fragile human structures are and how important it is to realize what we have.

Now let's look at what this site has to offer us today. Although almost nothing has been preserved here, it is a place that brings you back to the past. Here you can imagine what this place once looked like, how day-to-day activities took place and how people's fate was decided. The Turyni pond, which surrounds the fortress, gives the place peace and quiet, which is ideal for relaxation and reflection.

Before leaving, take another look at this place. Notice how nature connects to history here. How the calm water of the pond reflects the surrounding landscape and how the past and present mix here. Libčany is a place that invites you to realize how important it is to protect our heritage and how important it is to remember history.

We wish you a pleasant exploration of this place and hope that you will be able to take something from Libčan that will accompany you in the future. If you like, visit other places that can tell you similar stories. History is all around us, just knowing how to observe it. We will say goodbye to you at this place, which is proof of how rich and interesting our past is.