Pilsen is the city of beer
by Zuzka
Pilsen is the city of beer, this is clear. There are 2 facilities connected with beer which you can visit:
1. Brewery Museum in the city center. Museum in the historical building has collected many examples of maltsters', brewers' and innkeepers' trades.
2. Pilsner Urquell Brewery - the manufacturer itself offers museum, visit of the brewery, restaurant. More information on www.pilsner-urquell.com and www.beerworld.cz
Castle of Karlstejn
by Raimix
Karlstejn is one of the most famous travel destinations in Czech Republic. Main landmark in village of Karlstejn is castle.
Gothic castle was built from 1348 till 1365 by Holy Roman emperor and King of Bohemia Charles IV. Actually the purpose of constructing this castle was safekeeping of royal treasures.
Castle is about 70 kilometers from Plzen, on the way to Prague. It is possible to reach it by train.
Mestanska Beseda
by globetrott
Watch out for this great building, built opposite of the library, next to this beautiful park.
In my opinion it has one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau-fassades in Plzen, and it has a great cafe inside - there are more pics of it under my Plzen-restaurant-tips !
built in 1901
by globetrott
The building was built in 1901 - at the time of Art Nouveau - and you may see
many great ornaments all over the building, that was recently completely restored and
even looks a bit too clean and perfect now.
And like always in art nouveau-buildings, the whole building, including doors, windows
and most furniture was designed by the architect in order to make a complete
work of art. The espresso is delicious !
St.Bartholomy
by globetrott
St. Bartholomy was built in the middle of the town square already in 1297 and rebuilt again in 1476.
The spire of the church is the highest in the whole Czech Republic.
During the day the church itself is locked, but you may have a look through a gate at the entrance.