Sunday, October 3, 2021

Pilsen

Pilsen is the fourth largest city in Czechia.

The Cathedral of St. Bartholomew is located in the main square. The city and cathedral were both probably established in 1295.

Renaissance City Hall has a beautiful exterior.

There was a great French-style cafe in the main square.

The Museum of West Bohemia has an eclectic collection.

The armory is extensive, including 15th century blunderbusses.

Quite a war stock

Derpy lion

Tumuli culture gold and bronze objects from over 3000 years ago

The Great Synagogue of Pilsen

There was a lumberjack competition at the mall.

The Pilsen Zoo has hungry pygmy hippos.

The Pilsner Urquell Brewery is the main attraction in Pilsen. They also own restaurants all over the city.

Pilsner Urquell is owned by Asahi, but is only brewed in Pilsen.

The lagering caves under the brewery are extensive.

The only way to get unfiltered Pilsner Urquell beer is on the tour or at the Parkan in town.

Pilsner Urquell is a great beer, and tastes even better when its cheaper than water.

Restaurant Na Spilce on the brewery grounds has a solid Czech duck dish.

An interesting local desert called Germknodl

FC Viktoria Plzen is currently at the top of the Czech First League.

They came from behind and won!