Fans of unusual excursions should definitely visit the Horror Museum located in the heart of the city, on the ground floor of Hotel Central. The museum is housed in ancient dungeons built back in the 16th century. The museum's halls currently display a collection of terrible exhibits that can scare children and adults alike. The very hotel housed in a historic building is famous for its ghosts. Many people visit the museum in the hope of seeing a real ghost here.
In the immediate vicinity of the historic district of Plzen, there are Krizik Gardens, which are believed to be one of the city's most beautiful places. The very first garden was planted in this place in the early 19th century. The gardens got their current name in honor of the famous engineer and native of the city František Křižík. The main feature of the gardens is small ponds with carps located in its territory. Local residents claim that if you make a wish and feed the fish bread, it will come true.
The most beautiful architectural monument is an old villa with an unusual name of Měšťanská beseda (Eng. - City Talk). The villa built at the beginning of the 20th century is executed in the rare architectural style of Secession. According to the idea of the city authorities, this luxurious villa should have housed a cultural center, accessible to all citizens. Today, the sumptuous building is a popular venue for various cultural events, it often hosts art exhibitions, ceremonies, and symphony orchestra performances. Over the years, the villa has managed to retain some of its rich interior decoration. A few years ago a small cinema, as well as a cozy cafe, were opened in the historic building.
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