Originally defensive prismatic tower of the town’s fortification system. It is located near the former main city gate which was part of the fortress the so-called The Lower Castle. Its defensive function is evidenced by narrow windows (loopholes). The turret apartment was later set up on the top floor to guard the city against frequent fires or other dangers.
Today it offers visitors a nice view of the city and the castle. There is an exposition of historical crafts, seals of the Loket guilds, apprenticeship certificates, guild books and orders.
attractions:
• The entrance to the tower is located at the middle of its height (proof of the defense function of the tower).
• The total height of the tower is 32 meters from the street to the top floor you climb up 25 stone and 78 wooden stairs.
opening hours: daily
• V.–IX. 11 am – 5 pm
• VI.–VIII. 11 am – 7 pm
• X.–IV. closed
free admission
The castle forms the dominant of Loket and played an important function in its history. We estimate the castle was constructed in the third quarter of the 12th century on basis discovered Romanesque components
The church is situated on the origin Gothic church that was burn down in 1725. Construction of the new Baroque church was completed in 1734. Interior of it is rather valuable; the altar paintings are ascribed to Petr Brandl, the side altars are probably created by the local sculptor Jan Wildt. There are also older statues saved from the fire; statue of Christ and the late Gothic Madonna. The church was designed by Wolfgang Braunbock.
The town hall is built in early Baroque style and it is situated on the southern edge of the square. It was designed by Abraham Leuthner and was completed in 1696. Nowadays there is a municipal authority and a public library.
The column was erected in the middle of square and it is situated between two fountains. This beautiful monument was designed by Jan Karel Stülp.
Chapel dated back to 18th century and it used to be an important stopping during procession into pilgrimage church of Assumption of Virgin Mary in Chlum sv. Maří. Thanks to tacit support of Mr Kränzle it was reconstructed.
The chapel can be found near basic school and it was built in front of the former town’s gate. It is an expression of the gratitude to St Anna for her ‘help’ against the French troops trying to conquer the town in 1742.
The statue of the great poet and writer created by Willibald Russ was erected opposite the Chapel of St Anna in 1932. J.W. Goethe used to visit Loket. It was also here he celebrated his 74th birthday with Mrs Levetzow and her daughters. The poet fell in love with young Ulrika von Levetzow but he also experienced with amorous disillusion after her refusal his asking to marry him. Then he never returned to Loket.
Part of the town walls was reconstructed. Complex of them gives more comprehensive picture of the form and fortification system of the town in the past times.
