Libušín Gord

Libušín, Czech Republic

According to archaeological finds, there was a Slavic settlement already in the 6th-7th century in Libušín. At the end of the 9th century, a gord was built here. The Church of Saint George was probably founded in the 10th century in the gord's area. In 1650 the church took its current Baroque shape. The area of Church of Saint George and remains of the gord include a wooden bell tower built in 1500.

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Founded: 9th century AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Czech Republic

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