Sightseeing in Plzen - what to see. Complete travel guide
Plzen is a large commercial, industrial and cultural center of Bohemia. The city is often referred to as "the deposit of beer," because one of the most popular and internationally famous breweries is located here. Plzen has quickly gained popularity among fans of this amber drink, but beer is not the only reason why thousands of tourists try to get to this beautiful city.
Plzen is home of the worldwide popular Czech beer, today this foam drink under brand name “Pilsner” is popular in different countries of the world. However this foam drink is not the … Open
Undoubtedly the main event of city’s cultural life is the Festival of Beer, a lot of travelers from the whole world visit Plzen during this time. Festival starts on the first … Open
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.
Except of the legendary brewery Plzen can boast of the great number of unique historical and architectural objects. The start point of the majority of trip programs is the Náměstí … Open
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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National and city parks around Plzen
♥ National Park 'Bayerischer Wald' , 87.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Šumava' , 88.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'České Švýcarsko' , 144.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Sächsische Schweiz' , 144.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Bayerischer Wald' , 87.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Šumava' , 88.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'České Švýcarsko' , 144.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Sächsische Schweiz' , 144.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Plzen from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Zamek Zbiroh
From the series “Amazing Ancient Fortresses Preserved to This Day”
Check on the map: Distance from Plzen center - 30.8 km.
The last major reconstruction of the castle ended in 2004. After that, Zbiroh Castle was open to the tourists. It is remarkable that the Freemason Lodge also nowadays uses the castle for the most important rituals. On certain days, access to the locksmith's court is forbidden for unauthorized persons. Another interesting feature is the old fountain, situated on the Schlossterritorium, whose depth is 163 meters. It is the deepest fountain in Europe. Some researchers say that on its ground the amber room is hidden. …
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