Places worth the detour in Plzeň

10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Plzeň, Czech Republic, across 5 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (3). Best known: Cathedral of St. Bartholomew. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites3 Built landmarks3 Museums & culture2 Parks & cemeteries1 Fun & leisure1

All 10, ranked 10

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Cathedral of St. Bartholomew

Sacred sites · 14th century · Notable

Church in Plzeň-město District of Plzeň region

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2.Great Synagogue

Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable

Synagogue in Plzeň (Pilsen), Czech Republic

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3.Náměstí Republiky, Plzeň

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Main square of Plzeň, Czech Republic

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4.Zoo Pilsen

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Zoo located in Plzeň, Czech Republic

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5.Nové divadlo

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Theatre in Plzen, Czech Republic

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6.Radyně Castle

Built landmarks · 14th century · Hidden gem

Castle

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7.Franciscan Monastery

Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem

Monastery in Plzeň

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8.Plzeň-Jižní Předměstí

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Railway station in Jižní Předměstí, Czech Republic

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9.Marian column

Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem

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10.Lochotínský park

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in Plzeň, Czech Republic

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