Cheb

Czech_Republic

Cheb is a city in Bohemia in Western Czech Republic with a population of 33,500 and is close to the German border.

The name is pronounced "khep" (the first sound like a German or Scottish "ch" or a Spanish "j" not as in "Chicken" - locals will make fun of you if you make this mistake). The city features a very quaint and pretty town square and winding alleys. However, outside of the center, the city is characterized by grimy heavy industry.

Tourist information kiosk, Jateční 2. Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00.

Tourist information kiosk, Jateční 2. Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00.

Museums and galleries:

  • Cheb Museum. 9am-5pm, closed Sun & Mon. 20th-century paintings of Cheb. 50Kc.
  • Art centrum Galerie 4 (photography gallery), Františkánské náměstí 30/1, +420 354 422 838. Tu-Su: 10:00-18:00 (no entry after 17:00), closed on state holidays.

Cheb castle with the Black tower

Buildings:

Churches:

Cheb Museum. 9am-5pm, closed Sun & Mon. 20th-century paintings of Cheb. 50Kc.

Art centrum Galerie 4 (photography gallery), Františkánské náměstí 30/1, +420 354 422 838. Tu-Su: 10:00-18:00 (no entry after 17:00), closed on state holidays.

Cheb Castle. Mostly in ruins except for its towers. Features the biggest Romanesque chapel in [[Bohemia]]. 30Kc.

Namesti Krale Jiriho z Podebrad - Main Square. 16th century former Jewish merchant houses.

New Town Hall & State Gallery of the Arts. Boroque building from the 18th century. Features Czech modern art. 80Kc.

St. Wencelas Church.

St. Nicolas Church. Baroque building from the 13th century.

Frantiskanske Namesti. Features the St. Clare Church and the Church of the Herald of the Virgin Mary.

  • Kartarena, Potočiště 3. 9:00 -.
  • Jazz Jam Cheb. A yearly nice jazz jam in festival format, held around October.

Kartarena, Potočiště 3. 9:00 -.

Jazz Jam Cheb. A yearly nice jazz jam in festival format, held around October.

Asia Dragon Bazar Svatý Kříž, Svatý Kříž. A great wholesale store.

Pizzeria Cafe, Jakubska 1. Pizza: 70 Kč.

Restaurant Valdstejn, Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad 35 (Main square. Steak & schnitzel. 75 Kč-150 Kč.

Pizzeria Da Angelo, Jateční 18.

  • Incognito Bar, Svobody 2285/26a, +420 776 232 071. 11:00 - 02:00.

Incognito Bar, Svobody 2285/26a, +420 776 232 071. 11:00 - 02:00.