Libá Chateau, Baroque chateau in Libá, Czech Republic

Libá Chateau is a Baroque palace with a symmetrical layout, multiple wings, and elaborate decorations throughout. The grounds include a chapel, a French-style park, and sculptures scattered across the outdoor areas.

A castle and village arose around the mid-13th century; Ruprecht of New Liebenstein is documented in 1264. After the Liebenstein family died out and the castle was destroyed, Cheb burgher František Gosswein restored it in 1355 with the consent of Charles IV. The Zedtwitz family held it from 1426 until 1915, and around 1770 it was rebuilt as a Rococo chateau.

The property served as a residence for local nobility and remains the defining landmark of the village today. The chapel inside and preserved rooms show how the former residents lived and spent their time.

Visitors can explore the main rooms of the building, the French park, and the chapel during guided tours. Planning ahead is recommended since access and conditions can vary depending on weather and the season.

The castle was confiscated in 1945 and stood empty from 1951; its furniture was stolen and the buildings were used as a quarry for building stone. A fire in 1978 destroyed part of the mansard roof, and the tower received a new copper roof in 1976. Excavations in the cellar have since revealed new findings about the first castle on the site.