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Castle Description
Looking out over the Elbe River are the remains of the old Cheb Castle (Chebsky hrad). Built by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th Century this former royal palace is now little more than a ruin. The highlights of the Romanesque Cheb Castle include the chapel of St Erhard and St Ershula with Gothic and Romanesque capitals and the volcanic stone Black Tower. The Black Tower can be climbed for beautiful views of the surrounding area. In the banquet hall on the grounds of the Cheb Castle is where some of Wallenstein's officers were killed in 1634, just prior to his own murder.

Also of interest is the nearby former Chapel of St Bartholomew (Kaple Sv Bartolomeje) from the early 15th Century.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Romanesque;  Castle, chateau, palace
Hours
June 1 to August 30
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Cost
Adult30.00
Concession or reduced rate15.00
All values are in local currency (Czech koruna).
Tips
Reduced hours in spring in fall.
Closed in winter.
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