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

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Serhii Kuznetsov (4 months ago)
Very unusual place
Jan “Šimi” Šimek (3 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.
Renny Ross (4 years ago)
Bezvadné pro sobotní či nedělní patranicko
Helena Lörinczová (5 years ago)
Šli jsme s Jimmýkem pro kešku, zastavili jsme se a koukali jak jezdí vlaky tunely, hezká podívaná a nebyli jsme tam sami, na vyhlídku tam chodí dost lidí.
Helena Říhová (5 years ago)
Doufám, že brzy bude příležitost svézt se vlakem tímto směrem a pokochat se tunelem nejen zvenčí
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