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Selb, Administrative division in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Selb stands at an elevation of 562 meters in the Fichtel Mountains, bordering the Czech Republic, 20 kilometers northwest of Cheb.

The establishment of the Rosenthal porcelain factory in 1879 by Philipp Rosenthal transformed Selb from a small settlement into an industrial center.

The Selber Wiesenfest celebration takes place on Goldberg during the second weekend of July, drawing thousands of participants to the city.

The city maintains road and rail connections to major urban centers in Germany and the Czech Republic, facilitating regional transportation.

The Porzellanikon museum documents the evolution of ceramic production, displaying artifacts that represent centuries of porcelain manufacturing expertise.

Location: Wunsiedel

Elevation above the sea: 562 m

Shares border with: Aš, Libá, Hazlov

Website: http://selb.de

GPS coordinates: 50.16667,12.13333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55

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