Josefov (german: Josefsdorf) is a municipality and village in
Sokolov District
Sokolov District ( cs, okres Sokolov) is a district (''okres'') within the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the town of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov.
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Karlovy Vary Region
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Czech Republic
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. It has about 400 inhabitants.
Administrative parts
Villages of Hřebeny, Luh nad Svatavou and Radvanov are administrative parts of Josefov.
Geography
Josefov is located about northwest of
Sokolov and west of
Karlovy Vary. It lies in the southwestern part of the
Ore Mountains. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the
Svatava River, which forms the eastern municipal border.
History
History of the area is connected with the
Hartenberg Castle, which was probably built in 1196. The village of Josefov was founded in 1833 by Count Josef von Auersperg.
Sights
The most important monument of the municipality is the ruins of the Hartenberg Castle. It is open to the public.
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Villages in Sokolov District
Villages in the Ore Mountains