Liberec
Liberec (Czech: [ˈlɪbɛrɛts] ⓘ; German: Reichenberg) is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 107,000 inhabitants and it is the fifth-largest city in the country. It lies on the Lusatian Neisse, in a basin surrounded by mountains. The city centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Until 1945 it was populated mostly by Germans.
Liberec | |
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View from the city hall tower | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Liberec Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°46′N 15°4′E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Liberec |
| District | Liberec |
| First mentioned | 1352 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jaroslav Zámečník (SLK) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 106.09 km2 (40.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 374 m (1,227 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01) | |
| • Total | 107,389 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 460 01 |
| Website | www |
Liberec was once home to a thriving textile industry and hence nicknamed the "Manchester of Bohemia". For many Czechs, Liberec is mostly associated with the city's dominant Ještěd Tower. Since the end of the 19th century, the city has been a conurbation with the suburb of Vratislavice nad Nisou and the neighbouring city of Jablonec nad Nisou. Therefore, the total area with suburbs encompasses 150,000 inhabitants.