Where Golden Beer Flows Through Gothic Spires

Crowned as the birthplace of Pilsner lager, this Bohemian gem blends medieval grandeur with hoppy perfection. Let’s explore! 🏰 City of Foam & Faith • Founded: 10th century • Iconic Square: Náměstí Republiky framed by: St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral (102.3m spire – Czechia’s tallest!) 1558 Renaissance Town Hall with sgraffito secrets ⛪ Cathedral Must-Sees: Gothic Madonna statue glowing in stained-glass light Summit climb: Panoramic views stretching to Bavaria! 🍺 Pilsner Urquell Brewery (1842) • Beer Revolution: Josef Groll’s golden lager changed brewing forever • Global Legacy: Even German beers flaunt "Pilsner" labels as tribute • Time-Travel Tour: 13th-century malt kilns vs robotized bottling lines Sacred cellars: Sip unfiltered lager from oak barrels at 6°C 📜 Brewery Museum Highlights • 500-year-old brewmaster’s license • Interactive exhibits: Smell hops, touch barley, hear fermentation bubbles • Included beer tasting: Compare historic vs modern Pilsner recipes 🚶‍♂️ Pro Tips ✔ Combo ticket: Brewery + museum + cathedral tower (~20€) ✔ Golden Hour: Sunset paints the brewery’s copper vats crimson ✔ Local Secret: Gambrinus Restaurant serves beer-braised beef in bread bowls #Plzen #BeerCapital #Czechia #GothicMeetsHops #PilsnerUrquell #OffbeatEurope #LagerLover