Food and drink
Pilsner Urquell Brewery
Plzen, Czechia
The brewery that first produced pilsner lager, with a tour and a tasting.
City · Czechia · West Bohemia
Plzen
The home of pilsner beer, with a vast brewery, a huge Gothic church and cool brewing cellars.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Plzen matters
Plzen is where pilsner was born, and the city has never forgotten it. A large brewery sits just outside the centre, and beneath the old town are cold sandstone cellars that you can tour. Above ground, the main square is dominated by one of the tallest church spires in the country. Come for the beer story, stay for the relaxed atmosphere and the proper Czech pub meals.
Talking points
- The golden lager style named after the city has influenced brewing worldwide.
- A network of old cellars runs under the historic centre.
- The main square is dominated by a very tall church spire.
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What to see in Plzen
Square
Republic Square Plzen
Plzen, Czechia
The central square with a Renaissance town hall and a huge Gothic church spire.
Historic site
Plzen Historic Underground
Plzen, Czechia
A guided tour through old cellars and tunnels under the historic centre.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.