Okrouhlá (Cheb District)
Introduction  '''Okrouhlá''' () is a municipality and village in Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Administrative parts The village of Jesenice is an administrative part of Okrouhlá.
Etymology The name Okrouhlá literally means 'rounded'. It refers to the original shape of the village.
Geography Okrouhlá is located about  east of Cheb and  southwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies in a flat landscape in the Cheb Basin. The highest point is at  above sea level. The municipality is situated on the right shore of the Jesenice Reservoir, built on the Wondreb river.
History The first written mention of Okrouhlá is from 1447.
Demographics
Transport The I/21 road, which connects the D5 and D6 motorways, passes through the municipality.
Sights Okrouhlá CastleThe main landmark is the Okrouhlá Castle. It was built as a Gothic fortress at the beginning of the 14th century. At the end of the 19th century, it was rebuilt into a romantic manor house.
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