Hotel Cisar Ferdinand - Loket, Czech Republic     

Founded in the 12th century, the ancient town of Loket is situated, not far from
the famous west Bohemian spa towns, dominated by the mighty structure of the
Medieval castle fortress. In 1434 the castle and the town was given by the
Emperor Zikmund to the Šliks, under whom expensive modifications of the castle
took place. After the development of the town a long period of stagnation
occurred, the gradual end of which was manifested by the building of an
ostentatious early Baroque town hall and a broad minded modification of the
church constructions. However, the castle lost much of its importance. It was
predominantly utilized as a big storeroom and after 1822 it became a prison.
After extensive restoration work, the castle is now open to public and serves as
a museum with a permanent exhibition of china and it is also used for other
cultural purposes. The centre of the town gives a pleasantly impression.