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The Techmania Science Center features hundreds of interactive exhibits across 7,000 square meters. The exhibitions cover the laws of nature, the animal kingdom, the history of industry and technology, and the energy contained in renewable resources.

Culture and History

The first batch of Pilsner lager was brewed in Plzeň on October 5, 1842. The Pivovarské muzeum is located in an original brewing rights house dating from the 15th century and presents the history of beer production and consumption. An underground passage connects it with the Plzeňské historické podzemí, allowing both visits to be combined.

The Plzeňské historické podzemí offers a roughly 800-meter circular tour through an underground labyrinth established from the late 13th century onward. The guided tour of the Historical Underground includes a visit to a historic waterworks dating from the first half of the 16th century.

During a guided tour with commentary of the Velká synagoga, visitors see the interior and the rabbi's house; there is also an opportunity to climb one of the towers. In addition to serving religious purposes, the Velká synagoga is also used as a concert and exhibition hall. The permanent exhibition “Tady žili Židé” is located on the upper galleries.

Construction of the cathedral dedicated to Plzeň's patron saint, Saint Bartholomew, began when the city was founded in 1295 and was completed at the beginning of the 16th century. The tower of the Katedrála sv. Bartoloměje is 102.26 meters high; after climbing almost 300 steps, the viewing walkway offers a view over Plzeň and the entire region.

Nature and Trails

Dozens of kilometers of paths for pedestrians and cyclists, with shared or separate traffic, run through the city of Plzeň. Plzeň lies on international cycle route No. 3 between Regensburg and Prague.

The cycle route around the Bolevec ponds leads to Velký bolevecký rybník, where swimming is possible. It runs past Senecký rybník and the Sofronka Arboretum to Kamenný rybník with its peat bogs. It also leads to a stop at the Kolomazná pec technical monument.

Plzeň Zoo combines animal exhibits with a botanical area that includes a meditative Japanese garden. Especially on weekends, during the peak season, and during the summer holidays, visitors can watch falconry demonstrations and feeding sessions with commentary, for example of penguins or butterflies.

Mobility

Public transport in Plzeň includes trams, trolleybuses, and buses. For journeys within the city and its surrounding area, travelers in Plzeň can also use trains on all five railway lines running through the city.

More Destinations

More destinations: Vstiš, Losiná, Nezbavětice, Tymákov, Šťáhlavy, Chrást, Mokrouše, Lhůta.

To the higher-level travel overview: Plzeň-City District.