The story of the Liebig family perfectly exemplifies the industrial boom and its effects on the development of the city, its new lifestyle and culture. The Liebiegs left an indelible mark on the Liberec architecture due to the fact that they were not only skilled entrepreneurs, but also enlightened engineers and generous patrons.
The founder of the dynasty of textile tycoons was Johann Liebieg Sr (1802-1870) who came from Broumov in Eastern Bohemia and settled in Liberec in 1818. His tenacity and hard work made it possible for him to evolve from a simple drapery worker to a small trader and eventually to…
Liberec City Information Center has prepared several innovations for the summer season.
We have a great news for all stamp collectors, as there are offered four new stamps – Marian Column, Liberec City Hall, F. X. Šalda´s Theater and Ještěd Hotel and TV Transmitter. So go for them.
The City of Liberec has made a tourist stick with a picture of the unique Marian Column and the Baroque Garden by the Church of Holy Cross.
Another nice souvenir is the album of visited places which you get for 60 CZK. Stick into it pictograms, draw, stamp, simply create a beautiful memory of…
Come to Ještěd Ski Resort to go through the new two trails – Mlynářská (miller) or Pivovarská (brewery). The Ještěd trails are officially opened on 29 June 2018. This day not only families with children are welcomed, there is a fun program from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. which takes place at the bottom station of the Skalka chairlift (all children have free fare).…
Meteorite in front of town hallThe square in front of the Liberec Town Hall is decorated with a new sculpture. It is located on the right side of the town hall and bears the name “Meteorit”. The author is Petr Zubek. The unveiling ceremony took place on June 24 and the statue will remain on the square for approximately a year.
Art Week and Object LiberecThe center of the city was decorated on Saturday 24th June by objects and interactive installations by Czech and German artists. In the historical center of Liberec, the weekly Art Week festival started with the exhibition ‚Liberec Object‘.…
