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Plzeň is one of the largest cities in the Czech Republic, and it is historically known from the year 976, when a battle took place between the Duke of Bohemia and the Holy Roman Emperor. The city was granted city rights as a royal city in 1295, and at the same time the city was moved from the current Old Plzeň/Starý Plzenec to the location of Plzeň today. Industrialization came later, and in 1859 Emil Škoda founded the factory Škodovy závody, best known for their car production.
Plzeň is world famous for the pilsner beer that Bavarian brewmaster Josef Groll created in the city in 1842. It was the city that established a brewery in 1839, and when Groll brewed his new type of beer, it was a sensation that was quickly copied. The original brewery is today called Pilsner Urquell, and it is naturally one of the popular attractions in Plzeň. You can visit Pilsner Urquell close to the city center.
The central square in the city is called náměstí Republiky. It is quite a large square, surrounded by many fine gabled houses, and in the middle of the square stands Plzeň’s Gothic cathedral, which was built from the end of the 13th century. North of the cathedral you can see the city’s beautiful Renaissance town hall, and in front of it a plague column. The column was erected by the city council in 1681 in gratitude for the end of the plague epidemic that had ravaged the city.
There are also many other sights in Plzeň. You can e.g. see the Velká Synagoga, which is Europe’s second largest synagogue, and several exciting museums. You can visit the city’s brewery museum, which is housed in an old brewery from the 15th century. You can also take a trip to Plzeň’s underground on a visit to some of the countless cellars and passages which are beneath the old town. The West Bohemian Museum is also interesting.
Karlovy Vary is one of the famous spa towns in the northwestern part of the Czech Republic. The city is located at the confluence of the rivers Ohře and Teplá, and it is named after its founder, Charles IV, who was King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor. Karlovy Vary was founded in 1349, and the reason was the presence of hot springs, which since then boosted a great economy from tourists arriving from most parts of the world.
In Karlovy Vary you can enjoy some lovely walks in the cozy centre, where elegant architecture characterizes the cityscape. It is especially along the banks of the river Teplá that you can explore the characteristic Karlovy Vary from the time when the city became one of Europe’s most visited spa towns. There are squares, parks, hotels, spas and, of course, the view of the city’s beautiful buildings in, for example, Lázeňská street.
Prague is one of Central Europe’s most enchanting and interesting cities. The river Vltava meanders through the city passing several hills and boroughs, each containing unique architectural gems, elegant squares, green oases and everything else that belongs to a big city.
A meeting with Prague is a meeting with one of Europe’s old and large cultural cities. Throughout the streets of the old town you will find nice architecture, large institutional buildings, churches and historical places where emperors and kings have left their mark over the years. The Old City and the New City are located on the eastern side of the river, and together with the Lessor Town and Prague Castle on the western shore, they make the most interesting parts of Prague.
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Overview of Plzeň
Plzeň is one of the largest cities in the Czech Republic, and it is historically known from the year 976, when a battle took place between the Duke of Bohemia and the Holy Roman Emperor. The city was granted city rights as a royal city in 1295, and at the same time the city was moved from the current Old Plzeň/Starý Plzenec to the location of Plzeň today. Industrialization came later, and in 1859 Emil Škoda founded the factory Škodovy závody, best known for their car production.
Plzeň is world famous for the pilsner beer that Bavarian brewmaster Josef Groll created in the city in 1842. It was the city that established a brewery in 1839, and when Groll brewed his new type of beer, it was a sensation that was quickly copied. The original brewery is today called Pilsner Urquell, and it is naturally one of the popular attractions in Plzeň. You can visit Pilsner Urquell close to the city center.
The central square in the city is called náměstí Republiky. It is quite a large square, surrounded by many fine gabled houses, and in the middle of the square stands Plzeň’s Gothic cathedral, which was built from the end of the 13th century. North of the cathedral you can see the city’s beautiful Renaissance town hall, and in front of it a plague column. The column was erected by the city council in 1681 in gratitude for the end of the plague epidemic that had ravaged the city.
About the Plzeň travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Plzeň travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Czech city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
Plzeň is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.
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