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Czech towns :: Pilsen (Plzeň)

Pilsen

Pilsen – the origin of beer

Plzeň - St. Bartholomew cathedral

Plzeň – St. Bartholomew cathedral

Lies in the western Bohemia about 90 km west of Prague. Pilsen is the capital of the region and the fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic.

Pilsen beer

Pilsen is known primarily for the products of Pilsen brewery – the beer called Pilsen.

Universities

Pilsen is also considered a center of education. University of West Bohemia and the Medical Faculty of the Charles University can be found there.

Pilsen is also the seat of the Municipality with Extended Competence and Municipality with Commissioned Local Authority.

Pilsen history

First records about Pilsen was found around 9th century, where Pilsen as a castle in 976 was mentioned. Pilsen was named a town in 1295. After that Pilsen quickly became an important town on trade routes leading to Nuremberg and Regensburg or Sachen in the 14th century. It was the third-largest town in Bohemia after Prague and Kutná Hora.

Plzeň - Town square

Plzeň – Town square

Print origins
In 1468, the town acquired a printing press; the Troyan Chronicle, the first book published in Bohemia, was printed there.

Industrial Revolution
A new period of growth came as late as the 19th century with rising Industrial Revolution. The world-known Prazdroj brewery, was founded in 1848. Then engineering Skoda Works were founded in 1859. In the end of 19th century Pilsen's Grand Theatre and the West Bohemian Museum were built.

Pilsen liberation
A great memorial in American square in Pilsen was dedicated to the American army, which liberated Pilsen from the Nazi occupation on May 6th 1945.

Pilsen – more information and services

Transfer from Prague to Pilsen (Plzen)

View map of Pilsen

Accommodation in Pilsen

Restaurants and pubs in Pilsen

Information center Pilsen

Keywords: Pilsen tourism, Pilsen tourist information, Pilsen history, Pilsen travel guide, Pilsen attractions, Pilsen sights.

The town name Plzen is often mispelled as Pilzen, Pilsn, Pilzn, Pilzne, Pilzner, Pilsner.

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