Prestice: Červenkova - Masarykovo Náměstí - Church of the Assumption
Přeštice occupies the Úhlava River valley in the Plzeň Region. Its historic centre is arranged around Masarykovo Square, a broad civic space of low-rise town buildings connected with Červenkova Street. The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is the town’s defining sacred landmark. This Baroque church was designed by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, one of eighteenth-century Bohemia’s leading architects. Přeštice is also associated with the Přeštice black-pied pig, a Czech livestock breed developed in the area. Beyond the centre, the town opens into the gently rolling farmland of southwestern Bohemia, with Plzeň lying to the north.
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Among the towns of the Plzeň Region, Přeštice stands out for the Přeštice Black-Pied pig, a traditional Czech breed named for the town. The settlement lies on the Úhlava River, south of Plzeň, amid the gently rolling countryside of western Bohemia. Its leading landmark is the Baroque Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, designed by Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer; the building’s twin towers form a distinctive focal point in the town centre. Přeštice also serves as a local hub for the surrounding farming communities, making it a useful stop while exploring the region beyond Plzeň. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Přeštice and the Plzeň Region.
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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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