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! |
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