Plasy: Aeroklub
Few places in the Plzeň Region have a history as closely tied to Cistercian monasticism as Plasy. The order founded its monastery here in 1144 in the valley of the Střela River, and its church and convent buildings remain the town’s defining heritage. The monastery’s Baroque convent was extensively rebuilt in the 18th century to plans associated with Jean-Baptiste Mathey. Its unusual foundations rest on oak piles protected by groundwater. Beyond the monastery, Plasy occupies a gently rolling, wooded-and-farmed part of western Bohemia. A local airfield adds everyday aviation to this rural setting, underlining the town’s place between the region’s larger urban centres and its open countryside.
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Built around the Cistercian monastery founded in 1144, Plasy grew into a small town in the Plzeň Region. It lies in the valley of the Střela River, north of Plzeň, amid the wooded countryside of western Bohemia. The former monastery is Plasy’s defining monument: its extensive Baroque rebuilding involved Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel, a major architect of Czech Baroque Gothic. Dissolved under Emperor Joseph II in 1785, the estate later passed to the Metternich family. The monastery complex and its park lend the centre a distinctly historic character, while the river valley keeps the town closely connected to its rural surroundings. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Plzeň Region connects regionally.
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The river valleys of western Bohemia define much of Plzeň Region, supporting agriculture, linking historic towns and carrying the Mže, Radbuza, Úhlava and Úslava toward Plzeň. In the city, the Mže and Radbuza form the Berounka, while wooded highlands extend west toward the Bohemian Forest and south toward Šumava. Plzeň is the regional centre and the home of Pilsner Urquell: the beer was first brewed here in 1842 and gave its name to the pilsner style. Its centre is marked by the Gothic Cathedral of St Bartholomew and the Great Synagogue. Beyond the city, smaller towns, castles and rural roads give the region a distinct western-Bohemian character. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Plzeň Region.
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The terrain of Czechia ranges from fertile lowlands in southern Moravia to mountain ridges along the northern frontier, giving this Central European country a distinctly varied geography. The Vltava runs through Prague before joining the Elbe, while the Krkonoše form part of the border with Poland and include Sněžka, Czechia’s highest mountain. Prague’s historic centre, with Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, reflects the city’s long role as a political and cultural centre. Beyond the capital, Bohemia is known for spa towns and brewing, and Moravia for wine-growing traditions. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Czechia relates to its Central European surroundings.
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