Plzeň

如何抵達

The city is well connected with both buses and trains leaving hourly from Prague. Travel times for both buses and trains are just over one hour. From Germany, there are direct trains every two hours from Munich taking about 4½ hours. Another possibility is 3 hour travel from Nuremberg via Marktredwitz and Cheb which takes about 3 hours. From south it's also possible to reach the city using railway from direction of Železná Ruda (via Klatovy) where one can enjoy spectacular views of Sumava mountain range along the more than century old railway track. Last option via railway is from direction of Austrian city of Gmund via České Budějovice. The railway connections remain consistent even during the weekend. Numerous bus companies connect the city with other European cities and stop at the central bus station, however the connections are usually a subject to reservation, meanwhile trains maintain their intervals during whole week including the weekends and don't require a reservation. Both rail and bus stations are within walking distance from the city centre.

1 Pilsen main railway station (Plzeň hlavní nádraží, Plzeň hl.n.), Nádražní 9. The current building, art nouveau building, was opened in 1907. Two tram lines as well as several trolley-buses stop just outside the side entrance (through the not-so long tunnel from the train station). The main entrance no longer provides anything besides parking and some taxis, as the station and surrounding area was reconstructed. (updated Mar 2024) 2 Central bus station (Centrální autobusové nádraží), Husova 60. The "old" bus station, which serves practically all international bus connections. (updated Mar 2024)

當地交通

To get around the compact city center, it is best to walk. To get around the whole city, the services of the public transport operator PMDP are recommended. The PMDP operate trams, buses and trolley-buses in Pilsen. For information on lines, schedules and rates, visit the PMDP's official website. People aged 65 and over travel for free.

必看景點

Sights 1 Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Katedrála svatého Bartoloměje), Náměstí Republiky Square. The Gothic St. Bartholomew's Cathedral was established in the late 13th century. Its tower (102.26 m/335 ft) is the highest in the Czech Republic. Free. (updated Mar 2019) 2 Great Synagogue (Velká synagoga), Sady Pětatřicátníků 11. The second largest synagogue in Europe and the third largest in the world (after the synagogues in Jerusalem and Budapest). Free. (updated Mar 2019) 3 Renaissance Town Hall (Plzeňská renesanční radnice), Náměstí Republiky 41. Built between 1554–1559, this Renaissance masterpiece was based on the designs of an Italian architect, Giovanni de Statia. Free. 4 Historical Underground Network (Plzeňské historické podzemí), Veleslavínova 6, ☏ +420 377 062 888. One English tour every weekday, three English tours on weekends (April-August); separate group tour arrangements possible. A sophisticated system of cellars and tunnels on three levels under the old town centre. Accessible from the Brewery Museum. Tour: 120 Kč. 5 Pilsner Urquell Brewery (Plzeňský Prazdroj), U Prazdroje 7, ☏ +420 377 062 888. Daily from 12:30. Founded in 1842, this brewery is home to the Pilsner Urquell, the original Pilsener-type beer. Tour: 250 Kč. 6 Pilsen Zoo (Zoologická a botanická zahrada města Plzně), Pod Vinicemi 9. Home to over a thousand species of animals kept in natural conditions instead of cages. April-October: adults 150 Kč, children 110 Kč; November-March: adults 100 Kč; children 70 Kč.

Museums 7 West Bohemian Museum, Kopeckeho sady 2. Regular exhibitions. Pilsen Municipal Armoury, Kopeckého sady 2. Among the best preserved armouries of the European medieval towns. It began in 1363 when the Emperor Charles IV was building armouries in a planned manner in the royal Czech towns to provide for their readiness. The oldest part includes a set of firearms from the turn of the 14th century. An extensive set of battlement guns with simple fuse systems was creat

體驗活動

Walk through the city parks that circle the historical city center on its two sides. Enjoy the view of the city and its surrounding areas from the church tower of the St. Bartholomew's Cathedral. Enjoy a drink of Pilsner Urquell in the city that gave its name to all the pilseners in the world. Jet fighter flight in Czech Republic, MiGFlug & Adventure GmbH, Badenerstrasse 286, 8004 Zurich, ☏ +41 44 500 50 10, [email protected]. Very nice but rather expensive experience. Starting from an Airbase close to Plzeň. The customer can fly the jet under watch of the pilot. €1999 for a flight including all preparations.

Sports Football: FC Viktoria Plzen. They play soccer in the First League, the top tier. Their home ground is Doosan Arena (capacity 12,000), short walk from the city centre. (updated Jul 2023)

Events There are several events during the year.

The Liberation Festival - around May 6th, when the city of Pilsen was liberated from Nazi Germany by the George Patton's 3rd Army in 1945. The city is full of music and other culture. The Puppet Rock Festival - This summer festival is held in the park behind the Plzen Plaza the last weekend of July. The In The Streets Festival - generally in the first half of August. Small stages around the city center, a big stage on the Square of Republic. Music, theater and street performances. Pilsner Fest - the biggest and most famous beer festival in the Czech Republic takes place every year around September when Pilsner Urquell Brewery celebrates its birthday.

美食

Na Spilce, U Prazdroje 7, ☏ +420 377 062 755, [email protected]. M-Th Sa 11:00-22:00, F 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00. The biggest restaurant in the Czech Republic with 550 seats. Within the grounds of the Prazdroj brewery Potrefená Husa (Martinská 1) - a big restaurant, good selection of meals and drinks U Salzmannů (Pražská 8) - the oldest beer restaurant in Pilsen serving Czech traditional cuisine Slunečnice (Jungmannova 4) - healthy bio cuisine including vegetarian and vegan cuisine Anděl Vegetarian Restaurant (Bezručova 5) - a creative and stylish vegetarian restaurant La Tartelette (Rokycanská 174/7) - French fast food (soups, salads, quiche ...) Na Parkáně (Veleslavinova 4) - the pub to get an excellent unfiltered Urquell

飲品與夜生活

Pilsen is the city where the pilsner beer was invented. Pilsner Urquell is the famous beer brand of Pilsen. In a few pubs (Senk Na Parkanu) and at the brewery, you can get the unfiltered, unpasteurized version of Pilsner Urquell, which tastes even better than the common filtered version. Another brand made in the same brewery is Gambrinus. Gambrinus Light (desitka) is probably the most common beer in the Czech Republic, and it's cheaper and weaker than Pilsner Urquell.

Cafés Měšťanská beseda (Kopeckého sady 13) - a luxurious Art Nouveau-style café CrossCafe (Jungmannova 5) - good coffee and light meals (sandwiches, salads, yoghurts) Kajetánka (Sedláčkova 2) - a winehouse Anděl Café (Bezručova 7) - coffee and