History of the Cheb Castle began in early 12th century, when in the place of the former Slavonic settlement the second oldest castle in our territory was built. Its following destiny is narrowly connected with the mighty imperial dynasty of the Hohenstaufs. The famous Friedrich I Barbarossa later majestically extended the castle and changed it into a sumptuous pfalz (palatinate). The torso of once majestic palace, the massive defensive Black Tower and above all the unique Romanesque Gothic St. Martin, Erhard and Ursula Chapel have preserved till these days.
The castle experienced hard and unstable times, many wars and conquests, too. The castle went through its last development stage at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries when it was partially reconstructed into a Baroque citadel.
Visit also the Museum of the Airport in Cheb 1918 - 1938, Kamenná 2, Cheb
The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the oldest military airport on the territory of the present Czech Republic which was situated just few kilometres to the east of the centre of Cheb. Admission free.
I.-III., XI.-XII. / 6-7 / 10-15
IV.-V., IX.-X. / 2-7 / 10-17
VI.-VIII. / 2-7 / 10-18
BUS and train: Time tables
Hrad Cheb
Dobrovského 21
350 02 Cheb
Hrad Cheb
