Cesky Krumlov


Our first stop on the road from Karlova Vary to Cesky Krumlov was the town of Plzen, whose name has become synonymous with beer world-wide. We toured the Urquell brewery.

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Plzen is the site of the third largest synagogue in the world, built in the 19th century.

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Our guide converted to Judaism and is one of a handful of members remaining of the more than 2000 prior to WWII.

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A park near the synagogue in Plzen

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The town square of Plzen, featuring the gothic cathedral of St. Bartholomew

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Plzen's Town Hall on the square with "graffito" (art work) adorning the facade

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