Baroque fortress
The history of Cheb Castle began to be written at the beginning of the 12th century. In this article, we will skip several centuries and dive into the time when the Cheb Castle was rebuilt into a Baroque fortress.
Cheb Castle
By decree of June 3, 1652, Emperor Ferdinand III decided. on the reconstruction of Cheb into a border fortress.
Cheb Castle
At that time, only Prague had the status of a fortress town throughout the Czech Kingdom.
Cheb Castle
As part of the construction of the fortress, the original medieval castle was rebuilt into a Baroque fortress citadel.
Cheb Castle
Cheb Castle – moat
Cheb Castle
Cheb Castle – Baroque fortress
Cheb Castle
From that time comes the characteristic red brick masonry, which was used to build casemates and the perimeter of the castle.
Cheb Castle
Brick perimeter of Cheb Castle
Cheb Castle
Detail of a castle loophole