Almost on the border with Bavaria is located in the city under the name Cheb, which is inhabited by the Czechs and the Germans. It is built on the ohře river and offers its guests to visit the many attractions for every taste. You can find here and unique to the Church and the wider area, and even a castle.

On the streets of Cheb history is still alive. Local sites associated with many renowned historical figures, so any traveler will be pleased to see famous places, played a major role in certain events. So, here was Sam Frederick Barbarossa, who built the local castle. Ruins of the ancient fortress, which survived only a couple of objects – the chapel in the Romanesque style and has a tower with an observation deck, located on the outskirts of town but reachable from the historic centre on foot. From the observation deck offers a great view of the surroundings Heba. From here you can take great pictures!

On the main square of the city, which is called the size of king Jindrich of Podebrady, you can see some interesting buildings. Near town hall with representative historical Museum, known for its interiors in 1634 came to his death a brilliant politician, accused of treason to the Emperor, commander A. von Waldstein. On the next street you can see the house where I stayed Schiller, when he came in Cheb to collect material for his work on the Czech commander.

On the main square of the city there is a small Jewish area called špalíček. It consists of several half-timbered buildings belonging to Jewish merchants.

The neighboring area you need to definitely go to the Church of St. Nicholas and Elisabeth, to admire the ancient frescoes.