Luby (German: Schönbach) is a town in Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants. It is well known for its violin-making industry, and was once dubbed the "Austrian Cremona" when Bohemia was part of Austria-Hungary. Villages of Dolní Luby, Horní Luby and Opatov are administrative parts of Luby. The area was probably settled between 1100 and 1140. The first written mention of Luby is from 1158. In 1185, it was mentioned as a property of the Waldsassen Abbey. Construction of a church started in 1188. The village was promoted to a town in 1319. In 1354, it became a royal property. More information...
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