Editing Plzeň (section)

==Sights==
[[File:Plzeň 12.3.2012.jpg|thumb|St. Bartholomew's Cathedral]]

The most prominent sights of Plzeň are the [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] [[Cathedral of St. Bartholomew, Plzeň|St. Bartholomew's Cathedral]], founded in the late 13th century, whose tower, at {{convert|102|m|abbr=on|sp=us}}, is the highest in the Czech Republic, the [[Renaissance]] Town Hall, and the [[Moorish Revival architecture|Moorish Revival]] [[Great Synagogue (Plzeň)|Great Synagogue]], the second largest synagogue in Europe, after the [[Dohány Street Synagogue]] in [[Budapest]]. There is also a {{convert|20|km|abbr=on}} historic tunnel and cellar network, among the longest in Central Europe. Part of this network is open to the public for tours of about {{convert|750|m|sigfig=2|abbr=on}} in length and down to a depth of {{convert|12|m|abbr=on}}.

Built in 1532, the former water tower was integrated into the city's fortification system at Prague Gate. Another storey was added in 1822 in French Imperial style. The Gothic portal dating from the 1500s and coming from another house, which had been demolished, was added in 1912. Above the portal there is a commemorative plaque dedicated to Dr [[Joseph Škoda|Josef Škoda]] (a professor at the [[University of Vienna|Vienna University]]), who was born next door on 10 December 1805.

A popular tourist attraction is the Plzeňský Prazdroj brewery tour where visitors can discover the history of beer.

===Museums===
* [[Franciscan Monastery, Plzeň|Franciscan Monastery]] – Museum of Christian Art
* [[Techmania Science Center]] - Interactive museum/playground for kids
* Západočeské muzeum v Plzni