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Sokolov Town Hall

Sokolov Town Hall

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Sokolov Town Hall

Name: Sokolov Town Hall
Rating: 2

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Location: Karlovarský kraj, Severozápad, Czech Republic

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1. Old Town Hall Sokolov – Falconer Fountain Sokolov loop from Sokolov

17.7km

04:33

80m

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2. Ruins of Hotel Český Dům – Bridge of Love loop from Sokolov

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01:46

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sokolov Town Hall – Pond in Husovy Sady loop from Dolní Rychnov

6.62km

01:45

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

August 27, 2024

Until 1948, Sokolov was called Falknov nad Ohří (Falkenau an der Eger). Located at the confluence of the Eger (Ohře) and Zwota (Svatava) rivers, the industrial town, which is dominated by brown coal mining, has around 23,000 inhabitants today. Sokolov is the capital of the district of the same name in the west Bohemian region of Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad). The mayor is Petr Kubis from the national conservative, right-wing populist party ANO 2011. The town council has 27 members. The town administration (Městský úřad) is located in this modern high-rise building on Rokycanova Street.

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

August 27, 2024

The name Sokolov, originally Valkenowe, first appears in a document from 1279. The legend of the town's founding takes place at the time of the Crusades. Knight Sebastián, returning from the Crusades in the Holy Land, found only a burnt ruin and the overgrown grave of his wife instead of his castle near Cheb. He left the place that reminded him of the loss of his loved ones, walked along the river and built a hut at the confluence of the Ohře and Svatava to live in seclusion. The lords of the castle from Loket often came to this area to hunt with their trained falcons. Knight Sebastián (popularly known as Wastl) was also a good falconer, which is why his skills quickly became very sought after. A settlement soon grew up around the hermit's hut, where hunting falcons were bred and trained. It was named after the birds: Valkenowe, later Sokolov. The falcon became the city’s heraldic animal.

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Elevation 460 m

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Location: Karlovarský kraj, Severozápad, Czech Republic

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1. Old Town Hall Sokolov – Falconer Fountain Sokolov loop from Sokolov

2. Ruins of Hotel Český Dům – Bridge of Love loop from Sokolov

3. Sokolov Town Hall – Pond in Husovy Sady loop from Dolní Rychnov

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