The most beautiful trips to the Pilsen region
The most beautiful trips in the Pilsen region
The Pilsen region is not just the city of Pilsen itself, famous for its beer. The whole region offers many other interesting places. There are hundreds of historical monuments, you can visit castles, chateaux and monasteries, walk through picturesque historic towns and villages or relax in recreational areas or small spas. and nature parks. All this allows you to spend a lot of time exploring the beautiful nature and the inexhaustible number of hiking and biking trails offers to spend an active rest.
PILSNER URQUELL
Beer that gave its name to the whole world
In 1842, beer was born in Pilsen, which was to conquer the world in a few decades. Although, as usual, the beginnings were not easy and Plzeňské pivo did not have a very good reputation. On October 5, 1842, Josef Groll brewed the first batch of bottom-fermented lager, which differed from other types of beer still brewed in Pilsen by slow bottom fermentation, thus establishing a new beer category called „pils“. continue reading
The Great Synagogue in Pilsen
The second largest synagogue in Europe
The Great Synagogue is located in the center of Pilsen in Sady Pětatřicátníků Street. It is the largest synagogue in the Czech Republic, which is also the second largest synagogue in Europe. It was built in the Neo-Romanesque style with Moorish elements according to the plans of the Viennese architect Max Fleischer, reworked by the Pilsen builder Emanuel Klotz, and was built between 1888 and 1892. According to a memorial certificate found in the north tower mine, 06 gold. continue reading
Car trip around the Pilsen region
From Přeštice, through Klatovy and Domažlice to Kdyně
Traveling through the Pilsen region by car with several stops in local towns, castles and chateaux or lookout towers, that was our plan. In this article, I combined 2 of our car weekends into one. We stopped in Přeštice, where there is a beautiful church, then we walked around the water castle Švihov, the town of Klatovy was interesting. We enjoyed a tour of the castle and chateau in Klenová. We admired the natural beauty of the Pilsen region by the Nýrsko water reservoir. Another was Kdyně, lookout towers Rýzmberk and Šibeniční vrch with the destination Horšovský Týn continue reading
Tour of Mariánská Týnice
Jan Blažej Santini Aichel
Mariánská Týnice with the Pilgrimage Church of the Annunciation is a former provost of the Cistercian monastery in Plasy in Mariánské Týnec near Kralovice. continue reading
Konstantinovy lázně
One of the smallest Czech spas with beautiful surroundings
About 40 km northwest of Pilsen is the only spa in the Pilsen region – Konstantinovy Lazne. It is one of the smallest Czech spas. This spa town lies in a very clean environment, very little affected by civilization, with springs of mineral acids with the highest content of carbon dioxide in the Czech Republic. A total of five springs are used for medicinal purposes. The greatest expansion of the spa was recorded after 1901. Spa services focus mainly on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the musculoskeletal system and metabolism. The town is surrounded by forests to the south and a large part of the town center is occupied by a spa park. continue reading
Hradištský vrch
Beautiful natural swimming pool with clear water
About 1.5 km south-southeast of Konstantinovy lázně is Hradišťský kopec, around which stretches the Hradištský vrch nature reserve with an area of 8.5 ha. A beautiful natural swimming pool in the flooded quarry Hradištský vrch. continue reading
Manětín
A little-known baroque pearl of the Pilsen region
The town of Manětín is located 30 km north of Pilsen and for its Baroque monuments, extensive adjacent forests and interesting settlements in the area is an attraction for tourists and became a popular location for filmmakers. largely preserved to this day. Due to the number of Baroque monuments and several dozen preserved Baroque statues throughout the city, Manětín is often referred to as the Baroque pearl of western Bohemia. The historic core of the city was therefore rightly declared a city monument zone in 1992. There is a terraced square, on the south side of which stands the castle grounds. continue reading
A tour of the Manětín chateau
Castle of the Lažanský family
Manětín Chateau is located in the town of Manětín in the northern part of the Plzeň-sever district and is connected with the Lažanský family. continue reading
Tour of the town Tuesday
A medieval gold-mining town with an authentic square
About 35 km northwest of Pilsen lies the town of Úterý. The unusual name of the town is derived from the name of the day on which the market was held here. The original settlement of Utérý was founded in the 11th century by German miners who mined gold in the area Thanks to its remoteness and poor transport services, the city has largely preserved its ancient character. This is especially evident in the square, which looks almost like something from a fairy tale. It is paved with cat heads and has a Renaissance town hall and several half-timbered houses. Due to its charming nature, Utéry is popular among filmmakers, for example, the popular TV series „Wild Land“ was filmed here. continue reading
Bezdružice
The town of Kryštof Harant, executed in the Old Town Square
Bezdružice is a small town about 35 km northwest of Pilsen. The first mention of Bezdružice is from 1227. The name of the town is mainly connected with the nobleman Kryštof Harant from Polžice and Bezdružice, who was the third of 27 lords executed on June 21, 1621 in the Old Town Square. The so-called „Hus Road“ also leads through Bezdružice, which is a walking trail referring to Jan Hus's last pilgrimage from Bohemia to Constance in 1415. continue reading
Gutštejn Castle
Romantic ruin
The romantic castle ruins are located near Konstantinovy Lázně. continue reading
Rabštejn nad Střelou
Historic town near Manětín
Today I will give you a tip for an amazing trip near Manětín. We will visit the historic town of Rabštejn nad Střelou together, which was declared a town monument zone in 1992. continue reading
