Cheb District, Administrative district in Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic.
Description
Cheb District is an administrative district in the Karlovy Vary Region that covers both hilly and flat terrain. It contains ten towns, including Cheb itself, Mariánské Lázně, and Františkovy Lázně near the German border.
History
The district gained importance in the 13th century as a strategic trade hub between Central Europe and the Kingdom of Bohemia. This location on major trade routes shaped the region for generations.
Culture
The region shows German and Czech influences in its buildings and local traditions, which developed over centuries of shared history. Visitors can see this mixing in the architecture and the way people live there today.
Practical
The region is connected to Prague through the D6 motorway and an extensive railway network, making it easy to reach. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and can explore by car or train.
Did you know?
Three spa towns within the district share around 40 mineral springs with different water compositions. These natural springs have been known for their healing properties for generations and attract visitors seeking wellness.
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Grandhotel Pupp
39.2 km
Loket Castle
29.6 km
Waldsassen Abbey
9.5 km
Castle Kynžvart
18.3 km
Teplá Abbey
38 km
Stiftsbasilika Waldsassen
9.5 km
Park Boheminium Mariánské Lázně
27.4 km
Jesenice Reservoir
5.7 km
Cheb Castle
796 m
Bečov nad Teplou Chateau
33.2 km
Dreifaltigkeitskirche Kappl
8.9 km
Rudolfův pramen
27.2 km
Andělská Hora Castle
44.3 km
Tripoint Federal Republic of Germany, GDR, Czechoslovakia
33.2 km
Bečov nad Teplou Castle
33.2 km
Špalíček
459 m
Singing Fountain
26.2 km
Vřídelní kolonáda
39.7 km
Mill Colonnade
39.7 km
Imperial funicular
39.6 km
Statue of chamois at Jelení skok
39.5 km
Hartenberg
21.4 km
Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Karlovy Vary
39.2 km
Porzellanikon
20.4 km
Seeberg
9 km
Church of St. Nicolas in Cheb
515 m
Tillenberg
15.3 km
Cheb
Zádub-Závišín
Mariánské Lázně
Aš
Libá
Milíkov
Lipová
Tuřany
Františkovy Lázně
Plesná
Dolní Žandov
Drmoul
Hranice
Nový Kostel
Skalná
Luby
Velký Luh
Krásná
Hazlov
Lázně Kynžvart
Teplá
Tři Sekery
Odrava
Stará Voda
Křižovatka
Milhostov
Mnichov
Třebeň
Okrouhlá
Vojtanov
Poustka
Podhradí
Vlkovice
Trstěnice
Valy
Nebanice
Ovesné Kladruby
Velká Hleďsebe
Pomezí nad Ohří
Prameny
Хеб
správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Aš
Марианске-Лазне
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