Česká Lípa

Česká Lípa is a district town in the Liberec Region located where the Ploučnice and Svitavka rivers meet. The town sits in the Ralsko Uplands at roughly 258 meters elevation, with rolling hills shaping its setting.

The town arose between 1310 and 1319 near Lipý Castle and received its first charter in 1381 from the Veitmile family. These early foundations set the stage for its growth as a regional center.

The Crystal House of Culture, built between 1975 and 1990, serves as the main hub for cinema, concerts, exhibitions, and regional performances. Throughout the year, this venue hosts diverse events that shape the cultural life of the town.

The main railway station connects multiple rail lines and provides good train access to the region. The ČSAD bus station offers connections to nearby towns and larger cities throughout the area.

The Augustinian monastery from 1627 preserves stone carvings of two crossed tree branches representing the historical coat of arms of the Ronovci family. This ancient decoration reveals local ties to the region's medieval nobility.

Location: Česká Lípa District

Location: upravni občinski okoliš z razširjenimi pristojnostmi Česká Lípa

Elevation above the sea: 258 m

Reference: CZ0511561380

Shares border with: Kvítkov, Zákupy, Stružnice, Provodín, Sosnová, Skalice u České Lípy, Horní Libchava, Nový Bor, Svojkov

Email: cerny@mucl.cz

Website: http://mucl.cz

GPS coordinates: 50.68558,14.53775

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:20