Sat 30th Aug 2008
- Plzen Travel Guide & City Information
Plzen is the capital of Bohemia and is a place of pilgrimage for every one who likes beer: this is were Lager was invented! In many languages the name for lager is derived from the German name of this city: Pilsen. Hardly surprising that one of the main attractions in town is the Beer Brewery
But there is a lot more to see. The historical city centre is dominated by a slim tower of the Gothic St. Bartholomew Cathedral, which is with the height of 102,26 m (335 feet) the highest church spire in Bohemia. Many other old mansions are to be found on the square of the Republic and in the area around it. The town hall at the southern end of the square of the Republic is absolutely worth a vist.
Along the crooked Prazka street, you will find many more interesting Gothic and Renaissance buildings, most of which were modified in Baroque style.