Cheb Castle (Eger Castle)

Cheb Castle is unique among Bohemian castles. The complex on a rocky spur above the Eger is the only Hohenstaufen imperial palace on Czech soil. The castle is shrouded in history and legend and numerous significant events are associated with its history. Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa visited the castle repeatedly, held imperial days here and even stayed here shortly before his third crusade, during which he unexpectedly died. Every real castle also has its ghost, and Cheb Castle is no different: Wallenstein's last loyal followers, who were murdered here on the evening of February 25, 1634, have been dying here in desperation at night for centuries. The castle is only open from November to March on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the rest of the year every day except Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and in June, July and August until 6 p.m.

First mentions of the castle date back to the 12th century. At the end of the 12th century Frederick Barbarossa had the original castle complex extended to the imperial palace. 1652 was by Erlas Emperor Ferdinand III. the conversion of the Cheb castle to a border fortress, thus Eger received the status of a fortified city, which at that time in the entire kingdom of Bohemia was only Prague.

A magnificent castle complex with several buildings. Each building has something to discover or see. The view over Cheb from the Black Tower is very beautiful.A surprise were the birds of prey, which you could get a close look at.Definitely worth seeing!hrad-cheb.cz/de