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This town is surprisingly non-touristic comparing to much smaller Český Krumlov and Karlovy Vary - however, its charm and historic heritage are acknowledged by UNESCO, who inscribed Holity Trinity Column (biggest Baroque sculptural group in the Czech Republic) on Upper Square into a World Heritage List in 2000. Besides many monuments, town is famous for its university. Olomouc has highest density of university students in Central Europe - every fourth inhabitant is studying at one of eight university faculties. Many of the town's services are student-oriented.
A castle since 976, a town since 1295, and a Baroque architecture gem since the end of 17th century - this is Plzeň. But it's also an important commercial centre of Bohemia - from medieval trade hub it evolved into the beer-making capital of Czechs in the early 19th century, and then, into the car manufacturing superpower. Local sort of beer, Pilsner, became a generic term, while Škoda cars, trams and locomotive are a common site anywhere in Europe. The town is elected as a European Cultural Capital for 2015.