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Pilsen (Czech Republic)
Pilsen – the largest city in the West Czech Republic and the administrative center of the Plzensky region. Located in the confluence of four rivers: Mzhe, Radbuza, Uglava and Uslava, which unite in the river Berounka. Pilsen is considered the capital of Western Bohemia and one of the centers of Czech brewing, and also among the five largest and most important cities in the Czech Republic.
Pilsen is an ancient city with an interesting architecture and landmarks. But it’s also big industrial, economic and educational center. This is one of richest cities in the Czech Republic. The company Škoda and Pilsner brewery.
Panorama of the city
The city is located in a hilly area among forests and fields. The climate is temperate, but slightly cooler and drier than the rest. Czech Republic. Rainfall for the year falls less than 600 mm. Warm summer, winter cool Frosts begin in November. In winter as possible quite long frosts and thaws.
On the streets of Pilsen
- Story
- How to get there
- Shopping and shopping
- sights
About city
- The population is more than 170 thousand people.
- The area is 137 km².
- Currency – Czech crown.
- The language is Czech.
- Time – UTC + 1, in the summer UTC + 2.
Story
Pilsen was founded by King Václav II (son of Premysl Otakar I) in the 13th century. Interestingly, Pilsen immediately planned and built like a city. Therefore, there are many straight streets and spacious area, and the central area is generally the largest in Western Europe.
Panorama of the city
Due to its good location near trade routes to Nuremberg and Regensburg from the capital of the Czech Republic – Prague, the city grew rapidly and developed. In the 14th century, Pilsen was the third largest city Czech kingdom after the same Prague and Kutna Hora.
In the 15th century, Pilsen becomes one of the centers of resistance. the Hussites who besieged the city three times, but never took it. In years Thirty years of war, the city was taken by German troops and twice fought back from the Swedes. In the 17th century, the architecture of Plzen captured ideas baroque. Therefore, in the historic center of the city there are so many Baroque buildings.
Now Pilsen is a modern large-scale industrial commercial and cultural center of the Czech Republic and Western Bohemia, as well as World Brewing Center. Here they brew the famous beer Pilsner, who was named after the city. This is a modern city, one of the richest in the Czech Republic. It is perfect for lovers. gastronomic tourism and “foamy drink”. Public transport is represented by buses and trams.
Streets of Plzen
How to get there
The nearest international airport is located in Prague. Capital Czech Republic is located about 90 km. From Prague to Pilsen accessible by train and bus from the main station or station Smichov. Trains go every hour. Also the city is connected by rail and bus connections to Munich and České Budějovice. Exists the option to fly a plane to Munich, and from there you can take a train get to Pilsen. Trains from the capital of Bavaria run four times a day. By car is the best and fastest way to get to Plzen Drive on the D5 highway Nuremberg – Prague.
Pilsen
Shopping and shopping
As in any fairly large city in the historic center Plzen has many shops. There are several large shopping centers and supermarket chains.
The main drink is the famous Pilsner beer, which is here You can try almost anywhere. Other famous local beer Gambrinus
sights
The main attractions of Plzen are the ancient squares and streets of the historical center, the cathedral of st. Bartholomew (highest in Bohemia). If you like mysticism and underground adventures, then Be sure to visit the extensive medieval dungeons of the city. AND, Of course, one of the main attractions of Pilsen is beer. Here is the world famous factory “Pilsner Urquell”. Near the city is a beautiful castle – Orlik nad Vltavou.
Plze подзем undergrounds (Plzeňské historické podzemí) – extensive medieval dungeons under the houses of the historic center. The length of the dungeons more than 20 kilometers. Dungeons laid were at the end of the 13th century.
Pilsen dungeons
Address: Veleslavínova 58/6 301 00 Plzeň How Getting there: Tram – 1 2 4, Náměstí Republiky.
Pilsen Brewery “Pilsner Urquell” (Pilsner Urquell Brewery) – a world famous factory, beer brand Pilsner Urquell. For city guests It offers an interesting tour of the plant. You will learn about Pilsner Urquell’s unique brewing method, identical to who in 1842 introduced Joseph Groll. You can see the new a bottling plant with a capacity of 120,000 bottles per hour; and “The heart of the brewery” – a modern brewhouse 2004 Lovers of history will be interested in the end brewery model XIX century., Brewhouse 30s of the last century, as well as historical cellars in which until today the beer “Pilsner Urquell” produced by the same traditional method as at the time of the first brewer.
Pilsen brewery “Pilsner Urquell”
Address: U Prazdroje 7 304 97 Plzeň Price: 199 CZK Getting there: Tram – 1 2 4, Anglické nábřeží. Bus – 28 13, Prazdroj.
The town hall in Pilsen was built in the middle of the 16th century. AT the building has preserved the old interior. Now located here City Hall.
Town Hall in the city Pilsen
Address: nám. Republiky, 301 00 Plzeň How to get there: Tram – 1 2 4, Náměstí Republiky.
Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Katedrála svatého Bartoloměje) – Cathedral and the main attraction Plzen Built in the 14th century in the style of Gothic and is the highest religious building of all Bohemia and one of the highest Church buildings of the Czech Republic (height 102 meters). Until the middle of the 16th century The cathedral was under the spiritual direction of the Teutonic Order.
Saint Cathedral Bartholomew
One of the shrines of the cathedral and the object of pilgrimage – a statue Plzen Virgin Mary. The author of this sculpture is unknown, but its creation attributed to the year 1390. Sculpture carved out of sandy marl Currently, the sculpture adorns the recess in the main the altar.
Saint Cathedral Bartholomew
Overcoming 301 steps, you can get to the observation deck, located at an altitude of 62 meters. From the observation deck great view of the city and even you can see Šumavskie the woods.
Address: nám. Republiky, 301 00 Plzeň How to get there: Tram – 1 2 4, Náměstí Republiky.
Black Tower (Černá věž) – Gothic water tower Tower of the early 16th century in the city of Pilsen. She was part of old fortifications of the city and provided residents with water until the beginning of 20 century.
Black tower
Getting there: Tram – 1 2 4, Náměstí Republiky.
Great Synagogue (Velká synagoga) – massive building with oriental elements. It is one of the largest synagogues of Europe. Built in the late 19th century. During the second world The war was badly damaged. Restored in 1998.
Large synagogue
Address: Sady Pětatřicátníků 35/11 301 37 Plzeň How Get on: Tram – 1 2 4, Sady Pětatřicátníků. Bus – 20 27 28 34 41 56 N3, Sady Pětatřicátníků.
Imperial House (Císařský dům) – Old building of the early 17th century. Named after the emperor Rudolph II. One of the oldest preserved buildings in the city. Close to him adjoining the town hall.
Imperial house
Address: nám. Republiky, 301 00 Plzeň How to get there: Tram – 1 2 4, Náměstí Republiky.
The Plague Column (Mariana Pillar) – a column in Pilsen, built in gratitude from getting rid of the plague. Column crowned gilded copy of the sculpture of the Virgin Mary from the Cathedral of the Holy Bartholomew. Built in the late 17th century.
Plague pillar (Mariana pillar)
Address: nám. Republiky, 301 00 Plzeň
Getting there: Tram, bus – Náměstí Republiky.
Museum of Western Bohemia (Západočeské muzeum) – large Regional Museum in Pilsen, founded in 1878. Building was badly damaged in World War II. Reconstruction held only in the 80s of the 20th century.
Western Museum Bohemia
Address: Kopeckého sady 357/2 301 00 Plzeň 3 How Getting there: Tram – 1 2 4, Náměstí Republiky.
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