Royal field with the monument to Přemysl, the Ploughman

The Royal field with the monument to Přemysl, the Ploughman is a national cultural monument in Stadice. A cast iron plough sits on a stone base decorated with detailed iron reliefs showing scenes from the legendary meeting between Přemysl and princess Libuše.

Count Nostitz commissioned this monument in 1841 and architect F. Staumann designed it. The work marks the legendary spot where Přemysl was called from his ploughing to found the nation.

The monument preserves memories of how the Přemyslid dynasty began and links Czech leadership to farming traditions. Walking through the field, visitors can see how a legendary encounter became woven into the nation's identity.

The monument sits about six kilometers southwest of Ústí nad Labem and is open throughout the year. The site is straightforward to reach and allows visitors to walk around the sculpture and see all the iron reliefs from different angles.

This field served as the standard measurement reference for Czech land during the Middle Ages. This practical function reveals how the legendary spot also played a concrete role in how the region was administered and its lands were used.

Location: Stadice

GPS coordinates: 50.61464,13.96320

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01