Sokolov - more extensive description

Sokolov is located approximately 25 km west of Karlovy Vary, at an altitude of 401 meters above sea level. The town is mainly associated with brown coal mining and chemical plants, but it also has many monuments and also offers culture and sports.History: The first mention comes from 1279. Sokolov himself bore until 1948 the name Falknov na dOhří. According to legend, the founding of Sokolov is attributed to the knight Sebastian, who bred hunting falcons here.…
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Sokolov castle: northeast side

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Monument to fallen Soviet prisoners - Sokolov

Monument to fallen Soviet prisoners - Sokolov

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