Landmarks

The fertile river valleys attracted the first inhabitants to the Pilsen Region as early as the Neolithic period. Over thousands of years, the region has changed beyond recognition. Thriving towns gained royal privileges, hosted important personalities of their time, faced devastating war campaigns, and rose again to even greater prosperity.

Industrial Monuments

Historical Underground

Castles and Chateaus

Tips for trips

The Hammer Mill in Dobřív

The Horní Hamr – largest and most important monument of its kind in the Czech Republic –hosts a very interesting and widely visited exhibition. Are you interested in how iron used to be processed and how Horní Hamr became the biggest iron producer in the Czech lands? Then come and take a look.

Rabí Castle

Rabí Castle was built around 1350 as a guard fortress, towering over the Otava River. Today, the castle offers not only guided tours, but also various cultural events and is a popular tourist destination for visitors of all ages.

The Royal Castle of Kašperk

Kašperk (Karlsberg) Castle, built by order of the Bohemian King and Roman Emperor Charles IV, is located in a picturesque corner of Bohemian Forest, not far from the town of Kašperské Hory. The view of the highest-situated castle in Bohemia is truly fabulous.

Velhartice Castle

The Velhartice State Castle and Chateau is one of the most romantic structures in Bohemian Forest. It is located between the towns of Klatovy and Sušice on a rocky promontory surrounded by the Ostružná River. The importance of the castle is evidenced by the fact that the Bohemian crown jewels were secretly stored here in the 15th century.

Radyně Castle

It would be hard to find a more typical landmark of the Pilsen Region. The royal castle of Radyně was built in 1356–1361 during the reign of the Bohemian King and Emperor of the Roman Empire Charles IV. The castle was named Karlskrone(Charles’ Crown) in his honour and is still a popular trip destination.

Přimda Castle

The ruins of Přimda Castle stand on top of a rocky ridge above the town of the same name in the northern part of the Upper Palatinate Forest. Only the remains of the towers of the castle that once served as a royal prison can be visited today.

Nebílovy Chateau

Baroque architecture, ceiling paintings by Antonín Tuvora, exhibitions and the unforgettable atmosphere of the chateau. All this and much more is on offer at Nebílovy Castle, a Viennese-like palace planted in the Bohemian countryside that is definitely worth a visit.

Švihov Water Castle

Švihov Castle was built at the end of the 15th century by the royal judge Půta Švihovský, one of the most important men of the Rýzmberk family. Since then, the castle has gone through many phases up to its present reconstructed form.

Zbiroh Chateau

The chateau as we see it today was built from the original fortified castle, which was founded at the beginning of the 13thcentury. Over the centuries, several owners changed in possession of the castle and even the overall style has changed to its present Neo-Renaissance form. The castle is home to the deepest dug well in Europe, and the painter Alfons Mucha also stayed here.

Horšovský Týn Chateau

The picturesque town of Horšovský Týn is situated in the shallow valley of the Radbuza River. The whole area has been declared a National Cultural Monument for its immense historical value. Today, the chateau is one of the most beautiful and best accessible monuments in the country.

Klenová Castle and Chateau

Thirteen kilometres west of Klatovy, near the Czech-German border, you can spot the extensive ruins of the important medieval castle of Klenová, to which a neo-Gothic chateau was added in the 19th century. The castle offers unique views of central Bohemian Forest.

Gutštejn Castle

In the middle of the forests south of Konstantinovy Lázně, there is a mysterious castle dominated by a 20-metre high tower with rounded corners. The history of the castle dates back to the 14th century. Today, it attracts visitors for its unspoilt surroundings, beautiful views and the fairytale atmosphere of the ruins of Gutštejn Castle.

Manětín Chateau

How about going to an almost untouristed town where everything seems to be dominated by a unique Baroque style? Manětín is simply stuffed with with Baroque artefacts small and large, which even today surprise many with their thoughtful and timeless concept.

Trip around Kozel Chateau

An easy, roughly two-kilometre-long educational trail leads around Kozel hunting lodge in the Pilsen region. On it, you will meet not only trees, animals and plants, but also forest ghosts and goblins.

The Klatovy Catacombs

The Klatovy Catacombs is the name given to the crypts under the Jesuit church in Klatovy. Visitors can see 30 mummified bodies in the Klatovy Catacombs and learn about the history of the town and the Jesuit order.