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Day Trip from Prague: Plzen
The city of Plzen:
Plzen (Pilsen in English), the capital of West Bohemia, was founded by the King Wenceslas II in 1295. Plzen is known for being the home of the famous Czech beers Pilsner Urquell and Gambrinus.
Plzen is also home to the 102.26m (335 feet)-tall St. Bartholomew Cathedral spire, the highest church spire in the Czech Republic.
Additionally, Plzen boasts of having the third largest synagogue in the world.
Beer Breweries in Plzen, Czech Republic:
Opened in 1842, the Pilsner Urquell brewery is the most famous landmark in Plzen. Tours are available at the Pilsner Urquell brewery. During the tour, visitors can drink unfiltered, un-pasteurized Pilsner Urquell directly from the barrel.
Though not the only brewery in the world with the name Gambrinus, the Gambrinus brewery in Plzen is the most famous. Visitors can take tours of the brewery and taste the beer.
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Ceske Budejovice: Transportation and Hotels
Transportation from Prague to Ceske Budejovice:
Trains from Prague to Ceske Budejovice: Trains run regularly from Prague’s Hlavni Nadrazi train station to Ceske Budejovice. The train takes roughly 2.5 hours each way.
Buses from Prague to Ceske Budejovice: Buses run regularly from Prague’s Florenc and Roztyly bus stations to Ceske Budejovice. The bus takes roughly 2.5 hours each way.
Driving from Prague to Ceske Budejovice: If you are driving from Prague to Ceske Budejovice, take highway E 55.
Hotels in Ceske Budejovice:
Budget Hotel in Ceske Budejovice: Hotel Zatkuv Dum (Krajinská 41, Ceske Budejovice) – Newly opened, the Hotel Zatkuv Dum is located in the city center. Standard rooms for around 20-25EUR/night.
Mid-Range Hotel in Ceske Budejovice: Hotel Gomel (Prazska 14, Ceske Budejovice) – Recently refurbished, the Hotel Gomel is located in the center of Ceske Budejovice. It is a short walk from the market square. Standard rooms for around 45-55EUR/night.
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Day Trip from Prague: Ceske Budejovice
The city of Ceske Budejovice:
The city of Ceske Budejovice is located about 160km from of Prauge in Southern Moravia. Beer brewing is Ceske Budejovice’s main industry, and has been since the 13th century.
Other attractions in Ceske Budejovice include the large market square (the largest of its kind in Bohemia) and the clock tower, which is called the “Black Tower.”
Beer Breweries in Ceske Budejovice:
Ceske Budejovice is known for being the home of Budvar, the original Budweiser. The Budvar brewery, Pivovar Budejovicky Budvar, is the most famous beer brewery in Ceske Budejovice. Another brewery in Ceske Budejovice is Pivovar Samson. Visitors can take tours of the breweries and taste the beer.
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