Attractions - Pilsen region

historical attractions  natural attractions  cities & towns 

historical attractions

	Kladruby monastery The Kladruby monastery is one of the oldest Czech monasteries. Prince Vladislav originated it in 1114 on the place worshiped as the centre of faith, culture and economy of the western Bohemian borderland.
	Kozel Chateau The Classicist hunting castle surrounded by extensive natural landscape park in the English style ranks among the most visited historical monuments in West Bohemia.
	Manětín The chateau from the early 18th century and the whole town Manětín are popularly known as the jewel of the Baroque art in the West Bohemia.
	Mariánská Týnice The beginning of the pilgrimage place in Maránská Týnice goes back to the year 1230 and is connected with the activities of the Cistercian monastery in Plasy.
	Nebílovy chateau Originally a Renaissance chateau, rebuilt in 1706 into a Baroque chateau by the master-builder J.Auguston probably according to the project by imperial architect J.L.Hildebrandt.
	Plasy monastery Czech Prince Vladislav II originated the monastery in Plasy in 1144 as a consisting part of his tendencies to colonize uninhabited territories of the state in the early Middle Ages.
	Rabí An extent ruin of a castle originated in the early 14th century. The castle was twice besieged and conquered by the Hussites.
	Radyně The typical symbol of Pilsen scenery is created by a characteristic silhouette of the ruined castle Radyně, rising on the 569 metres high wooded hill with interesting flintly slate rocks.
	Švihov Castle This is a romantic medieval water castle which belongs to one of the newest Czech castles.It was built with involvement of architect Benedict Ried at the turn of 15th and 16th centuries, in a location where a former fortress used to stand.

natural attractions

The Šumava mountains The Šumava lies in the south-west of Czech Republic and borders Bavaria and Austria, adjoins Bayerischer Wald (the Bavarian Forest) and forms the largest wooded area in Central Europe.

cities & towns

	Klatovy Klatovy is known as the gate to the Šumava mountains. The town is a popular tourist destination with many sacral constructions and remains of medieval fortifications.
	Pilsen The main city of West Bohemia is situated on the confluence of the rivers Mze, Radbuza, Uhlava and Uslava. It was founded in 1295 and is the fourth largest city in the Czech Republic.