Sokolov

Sokolov is best known in the Karlovy Vary Region for its long connection with lignite mining, an industry that has shaped the town and the wider basin around it. Set on the Ohře River in western Bohemia, it developed as an administrative and commercial centre for the surrounding mining district. Sokolov Castle, adapted over centuries from a medieval fortress, is now home to the Museum of Sokolov and remains a prominent feature of the historic centre. Beyond the urban core, reclaimed former mining areas reflect the region’s continuing transformation. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Sokolov and the Karlovy Vary Region.

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