Libochovice
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Libochovice is a town in the Litoměřice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic, located on the left bank of the Ohře River. It is best known for its prominent Baroque chateau and rich historical heritage.
Flag Description: On a blue field, in the hoist half, a white hare issues from an open yellow crown with five visible leaves and red lining. The hare is facing towards the hoist (heraldic dexter).
Symbolism: The white hare issuing from a crown originates from the historical coat of arms of Libochovice and represents the heraldic badge of the Zajíc of Hazmburk family, who owned the town for centuries and granted its municipal privileges.
Flag Description: On a blue field, in the hoist half, a white hare issues from an open yellow crown with five visible leaves and red lining. The hare is facing towards the hoist (heraldic dexter).
Symbolism: The white hare issuing from a crown originates from the historical coat of arms of Libochovice and represents the heraldic badge of the Zajíc of Hazmburk family, who owned the town for centuries and granted its municipal privileges.
Statistics
Area
15.64 km²
Population
3,413