Sway on Plzen’s quiet appeal

(1)

Beyond its reputation for producing the best beer in the world, Plzen is also a budding destination for tourists. Learn a thing or two about this city’s history by paying a visit to the city’s key sites.

Immerse yourself into the beauty and silent charm Plzen possesses through its structures that blend well with the greenery surrounding the city.

Location

Considered as the fourth largest city in the Czech Republic, Plzen is found in West Bohemia. The total land area spans 137.65 square kilometers and is a cradle for approximately 169,000 inhabitants.

(2)

The city may not be saturated with extravagant parks and walkways, but the tranquility in the place makes it attractive especially for those who are looking for brief silence from the noise derived from the modern world.

Climate

The city is categorized to have a temperate Oceanic climate. The city generally experiences long, dry summers and dry winters with short, snowy conditions.

(3)

The ideal months to travel to the city are between July and August. Those who want to see the beauty of the place and experience warm, sunny weather should avoid the month of January as it is the coolest.

Transportation

Plzen is a 50-minute car ride from the Vaclav Airport in Prague. It is also accessible from other cities like Munich and Nuremberg.

(4)

Trains from Prague also pass through this city and can take a maximum of 1 hour and 45 minutes travel time.

Attractions

Pilsner Urquell Brewery

Hailed as the maker of the world’s best beer, this brewery has earned its reputation since its foundation back in 1842.

(5)

170 years after, the brewery is still considered as one of the key players in producing quality beer that has captured the hearts of beer lovers from all over the world.

Underground Plzen

Built in the 14th century, the Underground area depicts the life of the people from the middle ages. The Underground played a role in storing food and as found in old tales, served as passageways during siege.

(6)

See the tunnels and low ceilings and get the feel of how it is to live underground. The functionality of the place is educational and the experience is definitely enriching.

Patton Memorial Pilsen

There is a discussion whether it was the Americans or the Soviets who helped Pilsen gain its independence.

(7)

While this is the case, the museum houses relics and remnants of America’s influence in the place in the form of newspapers, uniforms, weapons and cans of food left by the soldiers who were said to be responsible for the freedom of Plzen.

http://laurenceourac.com/sway-on-plzens-quiet-appeal/

Images:
(1) http://d1vmp8zzttzftq.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/City-of-Pilsen-Czech-Republic.jpg
(2) http://www.fnplzen.cz/images/areal/mhd_arealy.jpg
(3) https://d38ls2kcjnhfdj.cloudfront.net/be14f68e-bc56-4c21-9974-702e22c4593a.JPG
(4) http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/55331672.jpg
(5) http://blog.purplecreative.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/BeerInBreweryCellars.jpg
(6) https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r0REIWqMYCE/U7W9Rs_4svI/AAAAAAAACJ4/osfv8bREJiI/s1600-w3000/
(7) http://i.ytimg.com/vi/iE3XUd2HVY0/maxresdefault.jpg