Cheb, Karlovy Vary, Czechia — Central Europe (Bohemia)
Spalíček
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Cluster of Houses
Photographed by James Hulse, June 17, 2025
1. Spalíček / Cluster of Houses Marker
Skupina jedenácti původně gotických kramářských domů, které byly budovány od 2. poloviny 13. století. Rekonstrukce této ojedinělé kulturní památky byla dokončena v roce 1965 jako součást asanace historického jádra města Chebu.
A group of eleven originally Gothic merchant houses, which were built from the second half of the 13th century. The reconstruction of this unique cultural monument was completed in 1965 as part of the redevelopment of the historic center of the town of Cheb.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 50° 4.781′ N, 12° 22.217′ E. Marker is in Cheb, Karlovarský kraj ( Karlovy Vary). It is on námestí Krále Jirího z Podebrad just south of nám. Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad. The marker is located on the southeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: nám Krále Jirího z Podebrad 48, Cheb, Karlovarský kraj 350 02, Czechia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Carpathian States, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Schengen Area, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
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More about this marker. Spalíček (Czech) refers to a block of tightly packed medieval houses, often found in old town centers. In Cheb, Spalíček is the name of a famous group of 11 narrow Gothic merchant houses located on the marketplace — a well-known landmark of the city.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 17, 2025
2. The view of the Spalíček Marker along the street
Photographed by James Hulse, June 17, 2025
3. The view of the Spalíček buildings along the plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
