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Loket, Karlovarský kraj
The town of Loket is situated in west Bohemia near Karlovy Vary at a distinct rocky promontory with a beautiful medieval castle, surrounded by the Ohře River on three sides.
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Loket Castle is a 12th century royal residence perched on the heights of the medieval town of Loket.
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Loket, Karlovarský kraj
Families with children will enjoy the characters from the legends of Loket and there is also a copy of the Loket meteorite. The castle is lively all year round and there are regular fairs and craft markets, fencing shows, concerts or grape harvest festivals.
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Explore this 12th-century Gothic-style castle, one of the oldest and most valuable stone castles in the Czech lands.
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Loket, Karlovarský kraj
Besides the interiors of Loket Castle, you can also see the collections of fine porcelain there.
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Wander through the cellars and brace yourself for one of the most impressive torture chambers, including an array of instruments.
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Loket, Karlovarský kraj
Local tip: you can also climb the tower and see the entire town from above.
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Did you know that the town and castle were used as locations in the 2006 James Bond film, Casino Royale?
Loket, Karlovy Vary Region, Czechia
Loket lies in the vicinity of Karlovy Vary and the spas of Mariánské and Františkovy Lázně – the centre of Bohemian spas. If you prefer nature to the spa colonnades, you should visit the nearby Krušné Mountains.
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