Loket nad Ohri - Castle Attractions

The main attraction in the town of Loket nad Ohri in Western Bohemia is the Castle. Built in the 12th Century the castle is remarkably well preserved and has endured with few alterations. The castle was last restored in the 1970s. The imposing stone structure sits on a rocky mount high above the River Ohre. and was used as a prison from the late 1700s to 1947. Visitors can tour the Loket Castle but there is not much to see, it is most impressive from the outside. The lookout tower offers some nice views over the surrounding area.