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.

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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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