Plzen Tunnels

Plzeň, Czech Republic

Plzeň has a 20 km historic underground tunnel/cellar network, among the longest in Central Europe. The labyrinth of corridors, cellars and wells dates from the 14th century and was made for storing for example food and beer barrels. Part of this network is open to the public for tours.

Miscellaneous historic sites in Czech Republic

Address

Veleslavínova 6, Plzeň, Czech Republic

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Czech Republic

More Information

www.czechtourism.com
www.plzenskepodzemi.cz

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

St. Bartholomew Cathedral (0,3 km)
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St. Bartholomew Church (46,8 km)
Klatovy Catacombs (39,8 km)
Krakovec Castle (35,1 km)
Chyse Castle (40,8 km)
Rabí Castle (55 km)

User Reviews

Serhii Kuznetsov (2 years ago)
Very unusual place

Jan “Šimi” Šimek (5 years ago)
The area around the tunnel is adapted for pedestrians, several hiking routes pass through it, and there are also benches from which you can admire the passing trains.

Václav Götze (6 years ago)
I can comment on the finished work with interest - I walked through both tunnel tubes several times, including the related spaces. It is a quality construction.

Renny Ross (6 years ago)
Bezvadné pro sobotní či nedělní patranicko

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The ancient Argos Theater was built in 320 BC. and is located in Argos, Greece against Larissa Hill. Nearby from this site is Agora, Roman Odeon, and the Baths of Argos. The theater is one of the largest architectural developments in Greece and was renovated in ca 120 AD.

The Hellenistic theater at Argos is cut into the hillside of the Larisa, with 90 steps up a steep incline, forming a narrow rectilinear cavea. Among the largest theaters in Greece, it held about 20,000 spectators and is divided by two landings into three horizontal sections. Staircases further divide the cavea into four cunei, corresponding to the tribes of Argos A high wall was erected to prevent unauthorized access into the theatron and may have helped the acoustics, but it is said the sound quality is still very good today.

Around 120 CE, both theaters were renovated in the Roman style.