Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
UNDER
UNDERGGROUND
UND
UNDERGROUND PLZEŇ
6; adult/child 90/70Kč; 10am-6pm Apr-Dec, 10am-5pm Feb-Mar, closed Jan; English tour
1pm daily)
This extraordinary tour explores the passageways below the old city. The
earliest were probably dug in the 14th century, perhaps for beer production or de-
fence; the latest date from the 19th century. Of an estimated 11km that have been ex-
cavated, some 500m of tunnels are open to the public. Bring extra clothes (it's a chilly
10°C underground).
CHUR
CHURCCH
ST BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH
adult/concession 20/10Kč, tower 35/25Kč; 10am-6pm Wed-Sat Apr-Sep, Wed-Fri Oct-Dec)
Gigantic Gothic St Bartholomew Church looms over the surrounding facades from the
about guided tours. Look inside at the delicate marble 'Pilsen Madonna' (dating from
c 1390) on the main altar, or climb the 301 steps to the top of the tower (weather per-
mitting) for serious views.
TOWN HALL
WN HALL
OLD TOWN HALL
lovely Town Hall, which dates from the mid-16th century, was built in Italian Renais-
sance style, with signature sgraffito on the front facade. Inside you'll find a model of
the old city centre. In front of the town hall stands a
plague column
that was built
in 1681.
MMUSSEUUM
PUPPET MUSEUM
concession 60/30Kč; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun)
Since opening in 2011, this museum has
been a hit with the younger set. The exhibitions are well done, and many are interact-
ive, allowing visitors to indulge their inner puppeteers.
SYNA
SYNAGOGUUE
GREAT SYNAGOGUE
