Today the second largest town of Bohemia, Plzen was founded in the 13 th century under the order of King Wencenslas at the strategic hub of four rivers and three trading routes. The town hall in the city center that is under monumental protection is surrounded by an ensemble of renaissance and baroque architecture. Outside of the old town center however, broad boulevards and Wilhelmian style buildings are a testimonial to the economic growth that the city experienced at the end of the 19 th century. One of the significant cornerstones of this development in addition to the foundation of the machine factory Skoda was the establishment of the brewery. During a visit to the traditional Plzen Brewery you will be introduced to the intricacies of beer brewing and its history. Included in the tour of the brewery is of course a sample of this golden water from Plzen.