Plzeň is located about 78 kilometres west of Prague in western Bohemia. Plzeň serves as the main business centre of West Bohemia and the capital of the Plzeň Region. The city is a cultural heritage zone known for its Baroque architecture, and was European Capital of Culture in 2015. Plzeň is an important city in the history of beer, including the development of Pilsner. The most prominent sights of Plzeň are the Gothic St. Bartholomew's Cathedral, founded in the late 13th century, whose tower, at 102 m, is the highest in the Czech Republic, the Renaissance Town Hall, and the Moorish Revival Great Synagogue.
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Date: Feb 11
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