Libomyšl is a municipality and village in Beroun District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The village of Želkovice is an administrative part of Libomyšl.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Libomysl, meaning "Libomysl's (court)".

Geography

Libomyšl is located about 10 km southwest of Beroun and 31 km southwest of Prague. It lies in the Hořovice Uplands. The highest point is at 435 m above sea level. The Litavka River flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Libomyšl is from 1370.

Demographics

Transport

Libomyšl is located on the railway line Beroun–Strakonice.

Sights

Libomyšl is poor in monuments. In the centre of the village is a chapel from the end of the 18th century and a cross from 1907.