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Cheb

The West Bohemian town on the river Ohře boasts above all a charming surroundings and a strategic location close to the towns of the "spa triangle", ie Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně and Františkovy Lázně. But not only that. There is also the so-called Špalíček, ie a block of eleven burgher houses, glued close to each other, and divided only by the narrow Kramářská alley. In addition, there is also a castle or museum, located in the house where Albrecht of Wallenstein was murdered.

Information for visitors

Adress: Tržní nám., Cheb
GPS: 50.07920640, 12.37054470
Cheb map

Interesting facts Cheb

History of the town

Cheb was the center of the Cheb region long ago, but it was not always part of the Czech state. The final connection took place during the reign of John of Luxembourg, in 1322, but the local fort was inhabited by Slavic tribes in the 9th century. Historical sources mention Cheb for the first time in connection with the year 1061 and the construction of the local castle, which was initiated by Henry IV.

In the Middle Ages, merchants and crafts prospered in Cheb, which was also due to its strategic location on the border of Germany and Bohemia, however, strategicity can in no way be discussed in connection with the security of the city.

In the 12th century, thanks to Friedrich Barbaross, Cheb became a stronghold of his power policy towards the Czech lands and especially Prague. The building of the Palatinate, a Romanesque imperial residence, which was supposed to be a business card of feudal power, became a reflection of the growing imperial power in Cheb.

An important moment in the history of Cheb was the assassination of Duke Albrecht of Wallenstein on February 25, 1634. After the second half of the 17th century, the town began to develop rapidly and gradually became a popular tourist destination.

Sights and interesting places

In any case, the historical core of Cheb, which is extremely well preserved, is worth a visit. From the local imperial Palatinate of Cheb Castle, the castle fortifications with Romanesque windows have been preserved to this day, the chapel of St. Erhard and Ursula and the Black Tower.

Of the sacral buildings, let us mention the church of St. Mikuláš and Alžběta, originally Romanesque, later rebuilt in Gothic style between 1456 and 1476, when it took the form of a three-nave hall. The towers were later rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1746.

One of the most famous monuments in Cheb is Špalíček, ie eleven medieval merchant houses, built on the square so closely together that they are divided only by a narrow Kramářská street.

It is also worth mentioning the Franciscan monastery from the 13th and 14th centuries or the church of St. Klára, which today serves as a concert hall.

Sometime around 1873, a museum was established in Cheb, in Pachelbel's house, where Albrecht of Wallenstein was murdered. It is possible to see, for example, the room where the murder took place, but of course also art and craft collections, folk furniture or the Wallenstein Picture Gallery.

Author: Andrea Štyndlová