Hrad a muzeum Cheb

Location: Dobrovského 21, 350 02 Cheb · Karlovy Vary Region

Category: Romanesque castle with history

Romanesque Cheb Castle from the 12th century – one of the oldest and best-preserved Romanesque castles in Bohemia. Historical collections on the history of the Cheb region, Romanesque palace and chapel. Educational programmes for schools.

Why visit this place?

• Cheb Castle is a Romanesque imperial palace built around 1180 for Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and the only Staufen palatinate in Czechia.
• The site is dominated by the square keep known as the Black Tower; in 2017 the castle was declared a national cultural monument.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 27 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Mar–Oct Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 150 CZK, children 80 CZK
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Programme for primary schools – Romanesque architecture, history of the Cheb region, Albrecht von Wallenstein. Worksheets.

Official website: https://www.hrad-cheb.cz/cz/

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