The most beautiful places in Pilsen
The best of the Pilsen Region and West Bohemia
Western Bohemia, or the part of it that falls into the Pilsen region, offers a number of really beautiful places. There is a large number of unusually monumental monasteries. A whole series of castles and chateaux and, of course, picturesque towns. Let's take a look at the beautiful places in Pilsen that you shouldn't miss.
Inside the old brewery
Metropolis of Western Bohemia
Wonderful setting of an old brewery. continue reading
Peace Square in Domazlice
Chodské center
The dominant feature of náměstí Míru in Domažlice is the sloping white town tower, which is adjacent to the Archdeacon's Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. The squares on both sides line the arcades to the town houses, which play in all pastel colors. The lower part of the square is formed by the Lower Gate, which is probably the most famous Domažlice gate and dates from the 1960s. continue reading
Peace Square in Klatovy
In the West Bohemian monument zone
Náměstí Míru in Klatovy can be found in the very center of the city. The square is also part of the city's monument zone, which consists of the city center with its sloping square, around which stand historically valuable houses. Other valuable monuments include the medieval fortifications, the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary and St. Ignatius, the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary or the Black and White Tower. All these historical monuments can be found on the square. continue reading
Rábí Castle
The most massive Czech castle
Rábí Castle is considered to be the most massive Czech castle. Generally known became because here the famous commander Jan Zizka lost his second eye. continue reading
Švihov Water Castle
A beautiful water castle in West Bohemia
Švihov is a beautiful Gothic water castle. It is protected by the state as a national cultural monument. There were two moats around the castle: the inner one on the site of today's inner courtyard and the outer one, which is only partially preserved. If necessary, they could be filled very quickly with water from three surrounding ponds fed by canals from the Úhlava River. continue reading
Horšovský Týn Castle and Chateau
The most important monument of Horšovské Týn
The small town of Horšovský Týn can be proud of the fact that it belongs to the urban conservation area. Its most important monument is the Renaissance castle, which is actually a rebuilt original castle. The most valuable monument in the castle is the Gothic chapel. continue reading
Monastery of Mariánská Týnice
One of the most beautiful monasteries in West Bohemia
In the small village of Mariánský Týnec you will find the magnificent baroque monastery Mariánská Týnice. Its dominant feature is the beautiful Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. Now in the area you will find a museum and a gallery of northern Pilsen continue reading
Manětín Castle
The most important monument in Manětín
Only 30 kilometers north of the regional city of Pilsen is the picturesque town of Manětín. Its most important is the picturesque castle with an adjacent park. The castle is located right in the middle of the city next to the main road. The castle acquired its current form through a Baroque reconstruction under Václav Josef Lažanský and his wife Marie Gabriela in 1712. continue reading
Tuesday
A small town with a fairytale square
One of the lesser-known architectural gems of the Czech Republic is the town of Úterý (named after the day of the week when the market was held here). German influence can be seen here in the form of half-timbered houses. In addition to the listed town houses, there is a beautiful Renaissance town hall, a fountain and the Marian Column. continue reading
Plasy Monastery
The largest monastery in Western Bohemia
The Plasy Cistercian Monastery is an example of extensive Baroque church construction. A number of buildings have been preserved to this day, including the monastery itself with a convent, a brewery, the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a baroque granary, the royal chapel of St. Wenceslas and St. Mary Magdalene, Monastery Court. The entire set of buildings is located in the picturesque valley of the river Střela continue reading
Flooded basalt quarry Hradišťský vrch
A beautiful natural swimming pool in Western Bohemia
The flooded basalt quarry Hradišťský vrch became a famous natural swimming pool with romantic surroundings and a good sandy beach. The flooded quarry covers an area of approximately 12 hectares. The depth of the lake reaches 14 meters. The water in the lake is extremely clean and many freshwater fish and other animals live here. An entrance fee is collected here. continue reading
Klenová castle and chateau
To the southwest of Klatov is the beautiful ruin of Klenová Castle. It is located on the hill of the same name, which is easily accessible by car. The first mention of the castle dates from 1287; at that time, the castle guarded the trade route from Železná Ruda to Bavaria. continue reading
Kladruby Monastery
An impressive monastery to the west of Pilsen
To the west of the regional city of Pilsen, you will come across the impressive Kladruby monastery from the 12th century. It is still undergoing renovations. Within the monastery complex is also the monumental Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, St. Wolfgang and St. Benedict. It is also possible to have refreshments here in the Kladruby monastery restaurant. continue reading
Bezdruzi castle
The most important monument of Bezdružice
On the hill above the square stands the Bezdružický castle, which was built as early as 1330. It is an extensive manor house with a predominantly Baroque and Classicist decoration with an older Gothic core. The castle is privately owned and a castle restaurant is operated in its premises. continue reading
Nyrsko water reservoir
A dam in the north of Šumava
In the southern tip of the West Bohemian Region, you will come across the nice water reservoir Nýrsko. It serves as a source of drinking water for Klatovska and Domažlicka. For this reason, it is forbidden to bathe in it. The dam is located in III. Šumava PLA zone. continue reading
ZOO Pilsen
A zoological and botanical garden in one
The zoo in Pilsen is one of the largest in the Czech Republic. It is located on the side of a hill, so you also have nice views of the city of Pilsen, both of the historical center and of industrial enterprises. Due to its location and size, it is one of the most physically demanding if you want to go through everything. 1,200 species of animals are kept here, which is the most in the entire Czech Republic. There are really extensive enclosures for bears and wolves, which makes them pleasant living conditions. In addition, it is also a botanical garden. If even this is not enough for you, you can also visit the local DinoPark. continue reading
Constantine's Spa
Small West Bohemian spa surrounded by forests
About 40 km northwest of Pilsen is the only spa in the Pilsen region – Konstantinovy Lazne. This small spa town lies hidden in a very clean environment, very little civilized landscape with springs of mineral acids. The town is set in a forest park and is surrounded by forests. The area is interwoven with a number of marked hiking trails and quality bike paths, and there are many historical and sacral monuments in the area. Spa services focus primarily on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders and metabolism. continue reading
