Pilsen

Tucked along the Radbuza River in western Bohemia, Pilsen is a city whose character is shaped by its position at the meeting of four rivers. It is the home of Pilsner beer: the first batch of Pilsner Urquell was brewed here in 1842, creating the pale lager style copied around the world. The Gothic Cathedral of St Bartholomew dominates the central Republic Square, while its tower is the tallest church tower in Czechia. Pilsen also has a strong industrial identity, closely associated with the Škoda works, and its compact centre brings grand civic buildings, breweries and riverside spaces into close reach. See how Pilsen fits into the wider western Bohemian region by browsing webcams nearby.

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