Sokolov Chateau, Neoclassical chateau in Sokolov, Czech Republic.

Sokolov Chateau is a Neoclassical chateau in the centre of Sokolov, in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. Its present appearance comes from a renovation carried out between 1800 and 1805 for Count Friedrich Nostitz-Rieneck, and the towers keep the tent-shaped roofs installed in 1880. A large former castle park adjoins the building at the edge of the old town.

The site began as a medieval water fortress in the 13th century and changed hands several times before the Nostitz family took ownership. In the late 18th century, they rebuilt much of the structure in the neoclassical style it retains today.

Inside the chateau, a regional museum focuses on the mining history of the Eger region and the everyday lives of people in western Bohemia. The collections include tools, objects, and local artworks that give a concrete sense of how people lived and worked here.

The chateau is located in the center of Sokolov and is easy to reach on foot from most parts of town. Visitors are advised to leave time for both the museum inside and the park and water channels around the building.

The chateau stands on an artificial island formed by a network of water channels that are still visible around the building today. These channels are a direct remnant of the original medieval defensive moat and can be seen clearly as you walk around the park.