Litoměřice

Litoměřice sits on the Elbe's right bank and displays a layered mix of medieval and early modern architecture throughout its network of narrow streets. A series of interconnected squares forms the heart of town, each lined with multi-story residential and commercial buildings that frame the public spaces.

King Ottokar I granted royal town status in 1219, establishing it as a significant regional hub for commerce and power. The river location enabled steady growth along one of medieval Europe's busier trade routes.

The main square hosts a local market culture where residents and vendors gather regularly for trading, reflecting centuries-old commercial traditions that still shape daily life. This gathering habit connects modern shoppers to the town's role as a regional marketplace.

The town is easily walkable and most attractions lie within a short distance from the main square. For a deeper look at the town's underground, book a guided tour of the cellars that run beneath the streets.

The region holds the distinction of being the nation's oldest wine-growing area, with vineyards recorded as far back as 1057. This long heritage shapes how locals view their landscape and agricultural identity.

Location: Litoměřice District

Location: Литомержице

Elevation above the sea: 136 m

Reference: CZ0423564567

Shares border with: Mlékojedy, Křešice, Trnovany, Žalhostice, Žitenice, Terezín, Malíč, Michalovice, Miřejovice, Hlinná, Kamýk

Email: epodatelna@litomerice.cz

Website: https://litomerice.cz

GPS coordinates: 50.53356,14.13190

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:47