Lobkowicz family

The House of Lobkowicz (Lobkovicové in modern Czech, sg. z Lobkovic; Lobkowitz in German) is a Czech noble family that dates back to the 14th century and is one of the oldest Bohemian noble families. The first Lobkowiczs were members of the gentry of north-eastern Bohemia in the late 14th century.

Today, there are four main branches of the Lobkowicz family: of Roudnice, Křimice, Dolní Beřkovice and Mělník.

Notable Lobkowiczs of today include:

After the Velvet Revolution of 1989, a number of castles and estates were restored to different branches of the family. These estates included the Lobkowicz Palace in Prague Castle (now a museum with a famous art collection), Nelahozeves Castle (also a museum), Roudnice Castle, Střekov Castle, Mělník Castle, Bílina Castle, Křimice Castle, Dolní Beřkovice Castle (inherited by the Thurn und Taxis family), Jezeří Castle (sold by the family), Vysoký Chlumec Castle (sold by the family), Hasištejn Castle, Chomutov Castle, Líčkov Castle, Felixburk, Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Horšovský Týn Castle, and Zbiroh.

Lobkovice Castle

Hasištejn Castle

Lobkowicz Palace next to Prague Castle

Palais Lobkowicz at Malá Strana in Prague, now the German Embassy

Nelahozeves Castle

Roudnice nad Labem Castle

Střekov castle

Mělník Castle

Bílina Castle

Jezeří Castle near Horní Jiřetín

Vysoký Chlumec Castle