We spent two days exploring this fabulous town from a very centrally located Hotel Barbora, under the shadow of the imposing castle. We walked the narrow and winding cobblestone alleys and wooden bridges of the Old Town, contained within a meandering loop in the Vltava River. There was beer. There was some dining. There was more beer. The town also has its own brewery, Eggenberg. The Czechs lay claim to being the birthplace of beer - the nearby town of Plzen is where Pilsner was born.
We climbed the castle tower for a commanding view of the area, and went underground to eat and drink in cavern pubs. One evening,we strolled outside town for "an easy 20-minute hike" up a large and rather steep hill for a great view of the town and valley below. Rick Steves may need to update his guidebook....
It's the kind of place where you can "see" all the sights in a day or two, but where you could spend weeks just hanging out like you live in this magical place. Especially when food is cheap and beer is cheaper.
The happiest place on earth
(Vltav)a river runs through it!
The dining terrace at our hotel
Town Square
Fine dining in underground caverns
The Old Town
Views from the Tower - our hotel was on the small channel in the middle
Walking the riverbank
Gypsy Cavern pub
View from the Castle
Eggenberg Brewery
Hotel Barbora
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I know exactly what you mean about being so comfortable in a place and just wanting to hang out with no timeline, Mike! :)
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