Český Dub Live Cam

History

The settlement that would become Český Dub first appears in written records in 1234 under the name “Dub,” referencing the ancient oak groves that blanketed the Liberec District. As one of the oldest towns in Northern Bohemia, Český Dub tourism thrives on its medieval origins. Local historians trace its founding to Slavic farmers and craftsmen drawn by the fertile valley of the Jeřice River. Early wooden fortifications and a simple Romanesque church dedicated to Saint Procopius anchored the burgeoning community, setting the stage for its evolution into a strategic waypoint on the trade routes between Prague and Silesia.

By the late 13th century, Bohemian kings recognized Dub’s potential as a defensive stronghold. In 1289, King Wenceslaus II granted town privileges, prompting the construction of stone walls and a stout fortress that overlooked the valley below. Gothic arches and crenellated parapets were added in the following century, transforming the once-humble settlement into a fortified market town. To this day, guided walking tours in Český Dub travel guide itineraries highlight fragments of the original ramparts and the vaulted undercrofts where merchants stored salt, cloth, and local agricultural produce.