Libice nad Cidlinou: Hotels and Accommodation

Culture

The Slavník hillfort was established at the turn of the 8th and 9th centuries. In the second half of the 10th century, it became the center of a principality ruled by the Slavníkovci. The hillfort included a mint, a stone church, and a princely palace.

The archaeological site displays the foundations of a church, a palace, and a gate tower, as well as information panels about the history of Libice. The acropolis of the Libice nad Cidlinou hillfort is now designated a national cultural monument.

The Memorial Hall of Slavník Libice presents the history of the region from the beginnings of Slavic settlement in the 6th century to the downfall of the hillfort in the 12th century. It also covers the medieval and modern history of Libice nad Cidlinou. The Memorial beneath the Hillfort uses several mosaic panels showing selected finds and summarizing the history of the hillfort in several languages.

The Evangelical Church in Libice nad Cidlinou was completed at the end of 1895 and ceremonially opened in May 1896. As a Neo-Renaissance church, it still serves its original purpose and remains one of the defining landmarks of Libice nad Cidlinou. The grounds of the Church of St. Adalbert lie on the southern edge of the village and include a cemetery enclosed by a wall with a Renaissance entrance tower. The Jan Hus Monument, commemorating Jan Hus, stands in the village square in front of the municipal office.

Nature

The Cidlina flows through Libice nad Cidlinou and joins the Elbe near the town. Libický luh is designated a national nature reserve and lies at the confluence of the Elbe and Cidlina between Libice nad Cidlinou and Velký Osek. The reserve protects floodplain forests, floodplain meadows, wetlands, and habitats of rare and endangered plant and animal species. Characteristic habitats include old Elbe channels, abandoned river channels, and meadows formed through sedimentation. Kingfishers can be found around the Bačovka and the abandoned river channels in Libický luh.

Routes

The Kolín–Prague railway line runs through Libice nad Cidlinou. The Naučná stezka Libice educational trail leads from the confluence of the Labe and Cidlina via the hillfort and Libice nad Cidlinou to the road bridge over the Cidlina. One of its stops is dedicated to the flora and fauna of the floodplain forest.

The CKH12 “Za Slavníkovci” cycle route leads to Libice nad Cidlinou, runs mostly through flat terrain, and passes through floodplain forests along the Labe.

More destinations

Further entries include Kounice, Choťánky, Zbožíčko, Jizbice, Ostrá, Senice, Budiměřice, and Podebrady.

To the higher-level travel overview: Nymburk District.