Cheb Castle, Imperial castle ruins in Cheb, Czech Republic
Cheb Castle is a medieval fortress featuring a distinctive black defensive tower that rises above the Ohre River. The site combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles in its double chapel and multiple stone structures scattered across elevated grounds.
Emperor Frederick Barbarossa transformed the original Slavic fortification into an imperial palace at the end of the 12th century. It became a major residence for the Staufen dynasty and served as an important center of regional power.
The chapel on the castle grounds is dedicated to Saints Martin, Erhard, and Ursula. It stands on ground that once served as a burial place for the local Slavic community.
The site is accessible year-round and visitors can explore the ruins at their own pace. Some paths are maintained while others are uneven, so comfortable walking shoes and attention to footing are advisable.
This is the only surviving imperial residence of the Staufen dynasty within what is now Czech territory. The location marks a period when German emperors traveled through the region and left behind monuments of their authority.
Location: Cheb
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.08125,12.36609
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42
Sépie
45 m
City walls of Cheb
43 m
Column shrine nearby Cheb Castle
85 m
Jánské náměstí 7
159 m
Písečná brána
73 m
Jánské náměstí 3
172 m
Jánské náměstí 12
122 m
Kollárova 9
175 m
Jánské náměstí 15
128 m
Růžová 16
179 m
Růžová 12
163 m
Růžová 10
163 m
Růžová 10, čp. 361
171 m
Růžová 3
168 m
Jánské náměstí 6
168 m
Jánské náměstí 4
173 m
Štaufský sloup
60 m
Jánské náměstí 13
120 m
Dobrovského 17
78 m
Dobrovského 15
80 m
Puente de acceso al castillo de Cheb
48 m
Chapel of Eger Castle
34 m
Dobrovského 19
73 m
Jánské náměstí 2
172 m
Wooden covered bridge in Cheb
102 m
Jakubská 8
180 m
Jánské náměstí 14
114 m
Kollárova 7
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