It is located at the center of the old town…read more It is beautiful inside. I read a little about their history and this place was always the center of this town. Free admission. They told me I could go up the stairs to the top. I just did something similar at the Prague castle and my legs didn't want any more of what seems like a forever climbing up.

How many flights of stairs is it to get to the top? A…read morezillion and then you lost count? This could very well be the stairway to heaven. I don't work out and I'm not at all religious or spiritual, but this one time last year I walked up those zillion flights of stairs at the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew, so I figure I'm good on both points for at least a few years. I'll be real, Plzen isn't the prettiest place you're ever going to see. In fact, it's kind of grey, industrial, and worn down, but the city-center with the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew sure makes for a nice view... if you can see beyond the smog. Climbing to the top is no small feat, and certainly not for the claustrophobic, but it's free and if you bring a marking device, you can graffiti the crap out of this historic building. I mean, I didn't and I don't know if officially it's allowed, but about a gajillion people before you did so at this point it probably doesn't matter. I think it enhanced it overall, but I'm into modern art and could be in the minority here. If you're in Plzen, it's redic if you don't check this place out. Plus, there's really not a ton of other sh*t to do in this town soooo... just do yourself the favor. If you're touristing in Plzen this is one of very few thriving things in the community (this in the Pilsner Urquell factory) that you should def check out.

Cesky Krumlov is a charming city. Full of quaint shops, restaurants, and boutique hotels. The…read morebeautiful river with assorted bridges is lovely. The shop owners and wait staff are very welcoming. The castle itself is a destination of its own. Would love to return

Krumlov is the cutest townscape. My uncle told me that the Czech Republic was one of the most…read morebeautiful places he's ever been. I think he might be right. A 13th-century castle sits above this city. This is said to be one of the seven historic townscapes of note, which sounds like something UNESCO dreamed up. The historic center is pure magic. Christmas markets! Straight out of a Hallmark movie but with cool architecture. There's even a Christmas street. In love! This is an amazing day trip from Prague.

Not only a beautiful cathedral but also this plaza is surrounded by beautiful historic buildings…read moreand little cafes. We were very lucky and come on a day when there was a market as well! Also found public toilets here- off to the right hand side of the cathedral and underground. But they are clean and kept up.