Pilsen (Plzeň) was under construction during my visit, but that didn’t keep it from being a picturesque and interesting stop. Pilsen is in the western part of Bohemia, about 90 km (55 miles) west of Prague. It is a city of about 170,000 people that dates back to the 900’s.
A highlight for me was visiting the Plzeňský Prazdroj (read that story here) but that was by no means the only thing I was able to do. Following are photos (captions when given appear above) to tell the story:
Pilsen is home to the tallest cathedral in the Czech Republic, the 13th century St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral at 102 meters (335 feet). Taking a walk to the top is not for the faint-hearted, but is well worth the view.
Steep stairs
Views from the top
Pilsen Underground gives a very different perspective. Guided tours are offered in a part of the more than 20 kilometers of tunnels and cellars that lie beneath the central city. The focus is primarily historical.
On the streets
PUB was a very interesting pub concept featuring self-serve taps on every table. (read the article here)
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