Ostrov

Among the towns of the Karlovy Vary Region, Ostrov stands out for its historic castle precinct and its substantial post-war planned development. The town lies on the Bystřice River beneath the foothills of the Krušné Mountains, northwest of Karlovy Vary. Ostrov Castle, whose origins reach back to the 16th century, is surrounded by a park and forms the core of the old town. After the Second World War, Ostrov expanded as a new residential centre for the region’s uranium-mining workforce; its broad avenues and civic buildings preserve an important Czech example of socialist-realist urban planning. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Ostrov and the western Krušné Mountains.

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