Litomerice

About

Established in the 10th century, Litoměřice is one of the oldest towns in the Czech Republic, and thrived as a trade center between the 12th and 17th centuries. During the early 20th century, the town was in tumult, with the Czech and German populations regularly forcing the other out, with thousands of resident Jews being sent to camps during the Holocaust. Today, this laid-back village lets visitors enjoy its rich history at a leisurely pace. Visible from a distance, Litoměřice’s hilltop Cathedral is a gorgeous multi-style monument, with a Romanesque foundation, Baroque facade, and Gothic clock tower, and still filled with its original decorations. The town square is lined with shop-bearing Baroque buildings, like the ornately decorated Black Eagle House, and the elegant Old Town Hall. Beneath the town are over 3 kilometres of tunnels and cellars, the longest such network in the country, of which 336 meters are open to the public - there’s even a restaurant down there!