The medieval Loket castle with the picturesque town surrounding is one of the most beautiful places in the Karlovy Vary Region.The castle, built in the 12th century, rises on a promontory, located in ...

In this week's spotlight Ian Willoughby takes a trip to the tiny town of Loket, not far from Karlovy Vary in west Bohemia. Loket is dominated by its 12th century castle, and on a fascinating tour of ...

Known as the Impregnable Castle of Bohemia, when firearms were still in the distant future, due to its incredibly thick stone walls, Loket Castle’s existence was first mentioned in the 12th century.

Between Karlovy Vary and Sokolov is a tiny town of less than 5,000 inhabitants that is worth a visit for those seeking a quiet spot to recharge. Founded in the 13th century, Loket, or elbow in Czech, ...

The medieval Loket castle with the picturesque town surrounding is one of the most beautiful places in the Karlovy Vary Region.

Surrounded by River Ohre on three sides and dense forests on the other, Loket is connected to the rest of the world via a bridge over green waters. With a little over 3,000 inhabitants, this town ...