Plzen: Pilsner prosim!


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August 5th 2013
Published: August 6th 2013
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"Pilsner please", and that request of course usually means Pilsner Urquell or Gambrinus in the city that is home to the enormous and world famous brewery, Pilsner Urquell. The pride of the city of Plzen, this Brewery began its operation in 1842. Beer making, however, started here sometime in the 11th century by monks! They were great boozers, the monks. We picked up a lot of general beer brewing h... Read Full Entry



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Mine is the empty one!Mine is the empty one!
Mine is the empty one!

Complementary beer after the Brewery Museum visit
Pilsner Urquell BreweryPilsner Urquell Brewery
Pilsner Urquell Brewery

Bottle recycling and filling plant
Copper fermenting tanksCopper fermenting tanks
Copper fermenting tanks

Pilsner Urquell Brewery tour
End of tour -Pilsner Urquell BreweryEnd of tour -Pilsner Urquell Brewery
End of tour -Pilsner Urquell Brewery

Rewarded with a cold glass of Pilsner straight from the barrel

SynagogueSynagogue
Synagogue

2nd largest in Europe built b/w 1888 and 1893 in Moorish Romanesque style
Synagogue interiorSynagogue interior
Synagogue interior

Excellent acoustics and often used for concerts
Synagogue staircaseSynagogue staircase
Synagogue staircase

Photography exhibition by Karel Steiner - Czech photographer living in Paris
Renaissance City Hall - nam RepublikyRenaissance City Hall - nam Republiky
Renaissance City Hall - nam Republiky

Plague column in foreground (1681)



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