Pilsen: Not just pilsner; From beer brewing to modern history
When you hear the word ‘Pilsen,’ the first thing that comes to mind is probably beer – namely the pilsner variety which was made for the very first time in this West Bohemian city. Under the name ‘Pilsner Urquell,’ Pilsen’s original beer continues to be sold in countries around the world, and thanks to the quality of local water and hops, it belongs amongst the best lagers on the market!
However, Pilsen is not only about beer. Explore a city where history walked: from medieval monuments like the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew to remnants of a rich Jewish community; through the booming 19th century industrial period to the dramatic time of World War II, when the demarcation line lay right behind the city.
In cooperation with the Museum of West Bohemia, the West Bohemia Gallery in Pilsen and the Brewery Museum Prazdroj, find out more about Pilsen’s history, beer making and – last but not least – about the magnificent collections of the museums on our itinerary.
Recommended for members of: ICDAD, ICMAH, ICME, ICOFOM, ICOMAM, ICR, CECA
Museums Visited
Museum of West Bohemia
https://www.zcm.cz/visit
Brewery Museum – Prazdroj
https://www.prazdrojvisit.cz/en/
Museum of Religious Art of Pilsen Diocese
https://www.zcm.cz/museum/buildings/museum-of-religious-art-of-pilsen-diocese
The Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen
http://www.zpc-galerie.cz/en/
Itinerary
9:00
Departure from parking lot of the hotel Corinthia
10:30
Visit to the Museum of West Bohemia – Main Building, Municipal Armoury
12:00
Short city walk: Part 1
12:15
Visit to the West Bohemian Gallery in Pilsen
13:00
Lunch
14:15
Visit to the Brewery Museum, Pilsen Historical Underground
15:45
Short city walk: Part 2
16:30
Visit to the Museum of Religious Art of Pilsen Diocese
18:00
Departure to Prague
19:00
Estimated arrival in Prague
Please be at the departure point 15 minutes prior to departure.
