Plzeň
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Plzeň is a city in the Czech Republic, situated west of Prague at the confluence of four rivers. Founded in the late 13th century, it became a key trade hub between Bohemia and Bavaria. The city is renowned as the birthplace of Pilsner beer, brewed by Josef Groll in 1842.
Statistics
Area
137.67 km²
Population
187,928