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Sightseeing in Plzen - what to see. Complete travel guide

Plzen Brewery Gates 1. Plzen is connected with big neighbored cities by bus and train systems. So, a travel to Prague will occupy a little more than one and a half hours, the same time is needed to get to Karlovy Vary. As for Munich, it is better to go there by train, it will help to save time.
2. It is recommended to go through the historical district of the city on foot, because all the important trip sights are located not far away from each other. Also there is two-wheeled transport which is the excellent alternative variant to walking on foot, there are bicycle leasing centers in a lot of big hotels.
3. There are two big touristic centers in the city, one of them is located near the central square, another is located on the territory of the central railroad station. There you can take a free city’s map and specify time of trips and book tickets to the cultural events.
4. In Plzen public transport is represented as a branchy net of buses, trams and trolleybuses, by them it is possible to get to almost any object you are interested in. It is necessary to buy tickets in special automats, which are placed at all the transport stops or in the tobacco kiosks.
5. The biggest number of travelers visit the city at the beginning of October, they are interested in globally popular Beer Festival. people who plan a travel for this period need to worry about it earlier. Also the peak of touristic season is Christmas holidays. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Almost all the local museums and entertaining centers offer big sales to children. Traditionally a great number of museums and cultural establishments decrease the tickets’ price in winter, but in summer prices are the most expensive.
7. It is recommended for foreign travelers to book a great number of trips earlier, they can do this in one of the touristic centers or in hotel. In this case you can be sure that the trip will be with your native language.
Cuisine of Plzen for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
Plzen is home of the worldwide popular Czech beer, today this foam drink under brand name “Pilsner” is popular in different countries of the world. However this foam drink is not the … Open
8. Trips to the local brewers are available only for adult travelers. Children under 18 years old must come to the trip only with adults. People who want to visit brewers’ cellarage need to provide themselves with warm clothes, because the temperature is about 8 degrees centigrade in the dungeon.
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What to visit being in Plzen - unique sights

Plzen Underground

From the series “Unbelievable Underground Mini-Cities”
Check on the map:   Distance from Plzen center - 1 km.
Walking around the undergrounds, you can see a lot of saved technique equipment, the sewerage system, dumb wells and even huge wine pipes. It is quite hard to walk alone in the Plzen undergrounds, tunnels are rather twisted and it is easy to get lost. A walk with an organized excursion is much better. With a group of tourists, you will see outstanding places of the underground city and know about the original purpose of different facilities. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Plzen

Karlovy Vary
3. Travellers, who decide to rent a car, will need to present a driving license of the international standard and a copy of the identity document. Prepare that you will be asked to pay a deposit for the time of car rent. The amount of the deposit depends on the brand ... Open »
Prague
3. Drivers should be especially careful in Prague, because there is a strict speed limit throughout the city - 50 km/h. 4. The majority of cafes and small restaurants have special promotional stands installed near their entrances. These stands feature most ... Open »
Dresden
3. The best time for phone calls is from 7 am to 9 pm. It’s also recommended not to disturb local residents with phone calls on Saturday night. 4. You should behave very quietly on the streets of Dresden. It’s better to avoid active gestures and loud talk. In ... Open »
Landshut
3. The city is relatively small so renting a car is only recommended to those who're going to explore its surroundings. Car rental offices can be found directly in the city or on the territory of the Munich airport. 4. Despite its modest size, Landshut presents a ... Open »
Liberec
3. Travelers who're planning to rent a car for their holidays should take into account that parking zones are divided into five price categories in Liberec. The most expensive parking lots are in the city center. 4. The city has a cable car, which takes passengers ... Open »
Nurnberg
3. The streets of historical center of the city should better be cruised on foot as landmarks and sights of the area are located in close vicinity to each other. 4. The optimum way to cruise the city by public transport is by bus or by tram. A cost of a trip will be ... Open »
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