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St Bartholomew’s Cathedral – 20190201 StBartholomew 2328 (33556840718)📷 Ray Swi-hymn from Sijhih-Taipei, Taiwan, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Bartholomew’s Cathedral

Plzeň, Czechia

History

A Gothic cathedral in the middle of Plzeň’s main square whose tower, at over 100 metres, is the tallest church tower in the country. Climb the tower stairs for views; park in the garages around the old town.

Nearest town
Plzeň, Czechia
Category
History & culture
GPS
49.7477, 13.3776

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

The West Bohemian spa triangle: Plzeň to Karlovy Vary – 20190201 StBartholomew 2328 (33556840718)© Ray Swi-hymn from Sijhih-Taipei, Taiwan · CC BY-SA 2.0
E50
Villages, wine & culture

The West Bohemian spa triangle: Plzeň to Karlovy Vary

261 km9 stops4 days

Nearby

Kynžvart Château – Lázeňský dům New York (Lázně Kynžvart) březen 2024 (1)© Lubor Ferenc · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

Kynžvart Château

Lázně Kynžvart, Czechia
Karlštejn Castle – A castle on top of a hill surrounded by treesPhoto by Ale on Unsplash
History

Karlštejn Castle

Karlštejn, Czechia
Mill Colonnade – Mlýnská kolonáda (01)© cs:ŠJů · CC BY-SA 3.0
History

Mill Colonnade

Karlovy Vary, Czechia
Čertovo Lake – Černé jezero (1)© Huhulenik · CC BY 3.0
Nature

Čertovo Lake

Železná Ruda, Czechia

Campsites nearby

  • OstendeCampsite
    3 km from St Bartholomew’s Cathedral
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Diana Autokemp EjpoviceCampsite
    10 km from St Bartholomew’s Cathedral
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Transkemp HracholuskyCampsite
    16 km from St Bartholomew’s Cathedral
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Autokemp RadostCampsite
    18 km from St Bartholomew’s Cathedral
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping TerasyCampsite
    18 km from St Bartholomew’s Cathedral
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Stellplatz NěmčoviceMotorhome stopover
    20 km from St Bartholomew’s Cathedral · 4 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Czechia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is St Bartholomew’s Cathedral?

St Bartholomew’s Cathedral is in Plzeň, Czechia, at GPS 49.7477, 13.3776. It is about 54 km from Mariánské Lázně.

Can you camp near St Bartholomew’s Cathedral?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ostende, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass St Bartholomew’s Cathedral?

St Bartholomew’s Cathedral is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The West Bohemian spa triangle: Plzeň to Karlovy Vary.

What is there to see near St Bartholomew’s Cathedral?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kynžvart Château (61 km), Karlštejn Castle (62 km), Mill Colonnade (64 km) and Čertovo Lake (65 km).

When is the best time to visit St Bartholomew’s Cathedral?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)