Cathedral of St. Bartholomew
A 13th-century Gothic cathedral with the tallest church steeple in the Czech Republic. Free to enter the nave, with a small fee to climb the tower for views across western Bohemia.
Square in Pilsen
Republic Square Pilsen
One of the largest town squares in Europe, dominated by the Gothic Cathedral of St. Bartholomew and its 102-meter spire. Free to cross and the natural starting point for exploring Pilsen’s compact center.
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Before you go
- Address
- náměstí Republiky, Pilsen
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More in Pilsen
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Great Synagogue Pilsen
The second-largest synagogue in Europe and the third-largest in the world, built in a Romanesque-Moorish style. Modest admission for a stunning interior and a reminder of Pilsen's once-thriving Jewish community.
Pilsner Urquell Brewery
The birthplace of the world's first pale lager, brewed here since 1842. The grounds and gate area are free to visit, with paid tours into the historic cellars where unfiltered Pilsner is tapped straight from oak barrels.
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