Cheb, Karlovy Vary, Czechia — Central Europe (Bohemia)
Dům Martini č. p. 472
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The Martini house no. 472
Photographed by James Hulse, June 17, 2025
1. Dům Martini č. p. 472 / The Martini house no. 472 Marker
Dům Martini č. p. 472
Významná barokní stavba s dochovanými zbytky starší stavby z poloviny 15. století se strmou střechou rytmizovanou čtyřmi řadami vikýřů. Průčelí domu je zvýrazněné jemně profilovanými kamennými okenními rámy s postranními střapci. Nad mohutným portálem je kamenná erbovní kartuš rodu Martini datovaná rokem 1707. Vyřezávaný hrázděný vikýř s dveřmi v podlaze, s výtahovým navijákem a vratidlem na půdě, sloužil k vyzdvihování zboží do podstřešních skladišť čtyřpatrové půdy. V roce 1755 byla do tohoto domu přenesena chebská pošta a poštovní úřad zde fungoval téměř 130 let.
Martini-Haus Nr. 472
Bedeutender Barockbau mit erhaltenen Resten des älteren Bauwerkes aus der Mitte des 15. Jahrhunderts mit steilem Dach, das durch vier Erkerreihen rhythmisiert wird. Die Hauptfassade des Hauses wird durch fein profilierte, steinerne Fensterrahmen mit seitlichen Quasten hervorgehoben. Über dem mächtigen Portal ist
this page online
The Martini house no. 472
A prominent Baroque structure with the preserved remnants of an older building dating back to the middle of the 15th century. with steep roof rhythmically arranged with four rows of dormers. The frontage of the building is highlighted with delicately profiled stone window frames with side fringes. A stone, armorial cartouche of the Martini family that is dated 1707 stands above the mighty portal. The engraved, half-timbered dormer with door in the floor, elevator winch and wrench in the attic was used to hoist goods up to the storage areas of the four-floor attic space. The Cheb post office was moved to this building in 1755 and remained here for almost 130 years.
Erected by Cheb Eger and Karlovarský.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1707.
Location. 50° 4.701′
Photographed by James Hulse, June 17, 2025
2. The entrance to the Martini house no. 472 and Marker
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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dům Pachelbelů č. p. 3 / The Pachelbel building no. 3 (here, next to this marker); Dům U dvou arcivévodů č. p. 471 / The Two Archdukes building no. 471 (a few steps from this marker); Dům Werndlů č. p. 473 / The Werndl house no. 473 (a few steps from this marker); Dům Minettiů č. p. 474 / The Minetti house no. 474 (within shouting distance of this marker); Nová radnice / New Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Městský dům č. p. 457 / Town house no. 457 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bojmír Hutta (within shouting distance of this marker); Městský dům č. p. 454 / Town house no. 454 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cheb.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 17, 2025
3. The view of the Martini house no. 472 and Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
