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Colorful architecture of Square of the Republic in Pilsen. Pilsen, Czech Republic

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Overview

笔濒锄别艌 (Pilsen in German) is famed among beer-heads worldwide as the mother lode of all lagers, the fountain of eternal froth. Pilsner lager was invented here in 1842. It鈥檚 the home of Pilsner Urquell (笔濒锄别艌sk媒 prazdroj), the world鈥檚 first and arguably best lager beer 鈥� 鈥楿rquell鈥� (in German; prazdroj in Czech) means 鈥榦riginal source鈥� 鈥� and beer drinkers from around the world flock to worship at the Pilsner Urquell brewery.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Plzensky Prazdroj Brewery, home of the Pilsner Urquell Beer. Plzen. West Bohemia. Czech Republic

    Pilsner Urquell Brewery

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    笔濒锄别艌's most popular attraction is the tour of the Pilsner Urquell Brewery, in operation since 1842 and arguably home to the world's best beer. Entry is鈥�

  • Techmania Science Centre

    Techmania Science Centre

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    Kids will have a ball at this high-tech, interactive science centre where they can play with infrared cameras, magnets and many other instructive and fun鈥�

  • Underground 笔濒锄别艌

    Underground 笔濒锄别艌

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    This extraordinary 60-minute guided tour explores the passageways below the old city. The earliest were probably dug in the 14th century, perhaps for beer鈥�

  • Brummel House

    Brummel House

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    Fans of early-modern architecture will want to tour this restored villa, designed by renowned architect Adolf Loos. In the 1920s and '30s Loos designed鈥�

  • Museum of West Bohemia

    Museum of West Bohemia

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    笔濒锄别艌's impressive main museum is generally held back by a lack of information in English, though a couple of the exhibitions, including an enthralling鈥�

  • St Bartholomew Cathedral

    St Bartholomew Cathedral

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    Gigantic St Bartholomew Church looms over the surrounding facades from the centre of n谩m臎st铆 Republiky. The early years of the church are shrouded in鈥�

  • Patton Memorial Pilsen

    Patton Memorial Pilsen

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    The Patton Memorial details the liberation of 笔濒锄别艌 in May 1945 by the American army, under General George S Patton. Especially poignant are the鈥�

  • DEPO2015

    DEPO2015

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    Housed in a former tram depot, this 'makerspace' is a creative hub that provides working space for tech start-ups, artists and craftspeople, and houses鈥�

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