The bell of St. Bartholomew’s Church was cast in 1696—decades before the Baroque church was built. This time gap offers a concrete way to explore the cultural history of Libčice Nad Vltavou. Other distinct attractions include the gallery in the Uhelný mlýn and the sports facilities at Libčická plovárna.

St. Bartholomew’s Church and its history

St. Bartholomew’s Church was built as a Baroque church between 1763 and 1769. Its original bell is still in the church; Jan Priquei cast it in 1696, almost seven decades before construction of the church began. The construction period and the casting of the bell therefore mark two different points in history. St. Bartholomew’s is also listed as an immovable cultural monument. This designation adds the building’s protected status to its historical context. Those interested in the history of religious architecture can consider the construction date, the older bell and the protected status as separate aspects.

The 2025 Libčické posvícení festival was planned to include traditional football matches, concerts, an animal show, guided tours of St. Bartholomew’s Church and activities on the water by the riverside promenade. The programme brought together church tours and concerts with an animal show, football matches and activities on the water. The festival programme was planned for 2025; the multi-purpose sports ground is available to rent year-round.

Gallery and workshops at the Uhelný mlýn

The Uhelný mlýn represents a different kind of transformation: an industrial site became a space for contemporary culture and a gallery. The ARTO.TO Gallery is on the first floor of the Uhelný mlýn; ARTO.TO also offers art workshops there. The gallery and workshops provide different ways to engage with the cultural programme. If you are planning a visit or workshop, check the latest access and programme information in advance, as entry arrangements may change.

Sports facilities at Libčická plovárna

Libčická plovárna offers an active alternative. Its illuminated multi-purpose sports court is available to rent year-round and is intended for tennis, small-sided football and nohejbal. If you are planning to play one of these sports, the court is a concrete rental option. Libčická plovárna also has a beach volleyball court, a climbing wall and a barefoot path. The options range from sports played on the multi-purpose court to other ways to get active. Check the latest rental details before hiring the court, as facility arrangements may change.

Choose the focus of your stay

The cultural attractions offer distinct experiences: St. Bartholomew’s represents Baroque architecture, its bell and its listed status, while the Uhelný mlýn represents the transformation into a space for contemporary culture and a gallery. Libčická plovárna adds sports facilities to these options. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can first consider whether history, contemporary art or activity should be the focus of your stay.

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