Plzeň-City District: Hotels and Accommodation

In Plzeň stands the tower of St. Bartholomew's Cathedral, which, at 102.26 metres, is the tallest church tower in the Czech Republic. After climbing almost 300 steps, you can enjoy views over the city and the wider surrounding region.

Anyone looking for accommodation in Plzeň-City District can include the destination in their travel plans.

Culture and History

Construction of St. Bartholomew's Cathedral began when the city was founded in 1295 and was completed in the early 16th century. The upper galleries of the Great Synagogue house the permanent exhibition “Tady žili Židé.” The Semler Residence is the only realisation in the Loos style based on the Raumplan principle and can be visited on guided tours.

The historic underground visitor route is approximately 800 metres long and extends 9 to 12 metres below ground. At the Puppet Museum, you can move puppets and put on your own play.

The Romanesque Rotunda of St. Peter and Paul is one of the oldest surviving church buildings of its kind in the Czech Republic. It can be reached on foot via a marked educational trail and offers views of the surrounding area. Radyně Castle is located near Plzeň-City District; Charles IV had it built in the mid-14th century to protect the Prague–Bavaria trade route.

Nature and Trails

The Bolevec ponds system comprises ten ponds, several of which were created in the mid-15th century. Cycle paths, hiking trails and inline skating routes run through the area. There are also two accessible circular trails. The Bolevec ponds can be reached by public transport.

In Plzeň, a cycle route leads to Hradiště, where there are play features for children and opportunities for swimming. The Sofronka Arboretum contains more than 60 pine species from around the world.

Science and Leisure

The amphitheatre at Plzeň Zoo hosts falconry demonstrations featuring birds in flight and explanations by a falconer. The Techmania Science Center is housed in historic buildings of the Škoda works. Its offerings include interactive exhibits, a 3D planetarium, workshop and laboratory programmes, films shown on an interactive globe, and science shows.

Culture and Gastronomy

Large wooden barrels are still used in the brewery cellars to produce small quantities of Pilsner Urquell. The tour of the Pilsner Urquell Brewery includes a tasting of unfiltered, unpasteurised beer drawn from oak lagering barrels in the historic brewery cellars.

DEPO2015 is a cultural venue for exhibitions, conferences, events and festivals. The DEPO Street Food Market, with food stalls and food trucks, takes place there.

Other destinations: Klatovy District, Domažlice District, Tachov District.

For the higher-level travel overview: Pilsen.