Josefov (Sokolov District)
Josefov (German: Josefsdorf) is a municipality and village in the Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.
Josefov | |
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_(1).jpg.webp) Radvanov, a part of Josefov | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Josefov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°12′42″N 12°34′46″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Karlovy Vary |
| District | Sokolov |
| Founded | 1833 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.33 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 525 m (1,722 ft) |
| Population (2021-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 384 |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 357 09 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
Villages of Hřebeny, Luh nad Svatavou and Radvanov are administrative parts of Josefov.
History
Ruins of the Hartenberg Castle
History of the area is connected with the Hartenberg Castle, which was built probably in 1196. The village of Josefov was founded in 1833 by Count Josef von Auersperg.[2]
Sights
The most important monument of the municipality is the ruins of the Hartenberg Castle. It is open to the public.[3]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
- "Historie obce Josefov" (in Czech). Obec Josefov. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- "Hrad Hartenberg" (in Czech). Hartenberg Castle. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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