Lemberk Castle (zámek Lemberk)
LibereckĂ˝ kraj
Lemberk Castle (Czech: zámek Lemberk) is a hilltop castle in the village of Lvová, part of Jablonné v Podještědà in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. Set in the heart of the Lusatian Mountains, it sits about 18 km west of Liberec. The site began as a medieval castle built in the 1240s by Havel of Markvartice, husband of Saint Zdislava (Zdislava of Lemberk). Over the centuries it evolved from a fortified stronghold into a noble residence, including a major Renaissance rebuilding in the second half of the 16th century. Its present-day appearance largely dates to the second half of the 17th century, when it was owned by the lords of Breda. From the original medieval structure, only the cylindrical tower remains standing today. The castle later belonged to the Clam-Gallas family, the last noble owners, until 1945. Now state owned, Lemberk Castle is open to visitors via guided tours. In 2014, its interiors underwent reconstruction, helping preserve the experience of visiting the historic rooms.
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Astuce: Because Lemberk Castle is visited on guided tours, check current tour times before you go and plan to arrive a little early to secure a place in the next group. The castle stands on a hill in the Lusatian Mountains, so allow extra time for the approach and wear comfortable shoes, especially in wet or icy weather. If you are staying in Liberec, Lemberk makes an easy day trip (it is about 18 km west of the city).
Faits intéressants
- •The castle’s original German name was Löwenberg, meaning “lion hill”; the Czech name Lemberk arose through transliteration.
- •Lemberk Castle is associated with Saint Zdislava (Zdislava of Lemberk) through her husband, the founder Havel of Markvartice.
- •Only the cylindrical tower survives from the original medieval castle structure.
- •The castle’s interiors were reconstructed in 2014.
- •Lemberk Castle is located in the Lusatian Mountains, about 18 km west of Liberec.
Histoire
Lemberk Castle was constructed in the 1240s by Havel of Markvartice.
In the second half of the 16th century it was rebuilt into a Renaissance residence.
The castle gained much of its current appearance in the second half of the 17th century under the lords of Breda.
The Clam-Gallas family were the last noble owners, holding the property until 1945.
In 2014, the interiors were reconstructed.
Guide du lieu
Hilltop setting in Lvová (JablonnĂ© v PodještÄ›dĂ)
Start by taking in the castle’s position on a hill above the village of Lvová, in the Lusatian Mountains. The elevated site explains its medieval defensive logic and offers a strong sense of the landscape context that shaped the castle’s history.
Cylindrical medieval tower1240s (original castle period)
Look for the cylindrical tower, the key surviving element of the original 13th-century castle. It is the most direct architectural link to Lemberk’s medieval beginnings before later residential rebuildings reshaped the complex.
Reconstructed interiors (guided tour route)2014 (interiors reconstruction)
Join a guided tour to see the castle’s interiors, which were reconstructed in 2014. The tour format reflects the site’s current operation as a state-owned monument and is the main way to experience the building beyond its exterior and tower.
Contact
Téléphone: 487 762 305