Discover Stříbro: Heritage Zone, Museum and the Mže

Stříbro between the Heritage Zone and the River

Stříbro combines a historic centre with prominent reminders of the town’s history. The historic centre has been designated an urban heritage zone under Regulation No. 476/1992 Coll. of the Czech Ministry of Culture. If you would first like to get to know the town through its architectural history, several different periods provide important points of reference: the Renaissance town hall received its sgraffito decoration in the 19th century. Koubkova branka is part of the fortifications of the southern suburb and was built in the late Gothic style in 1574. The Church of All Saints was remodelled in the Baroque style in the 18th century. A walk through the town centre therefore takes you between the town hall, fortifications and church. The three sites represent different historical layers: civic representation, defence and sacred architectural history. This allows the heritage zone to be viewed thematically without reducing it to a single period.

Stříbro also offers the opportunity to take a walk along the Mže. This allows you to shape your exploration of the town around both its history and a riverside route, without focusing on just one type of experience.

A Museum between Monastic History and Mining

The Municipal Museum in Stříbro is located in the grounds of a former Minorite monastery. Its exhibits cover local crafts, military history and folk woodcarvings. It also displays peasant furniture and typical regional clothing. Many of the exhibits come directly from the local mines. The museum therefore brings together everyday history, regional traditions and the mining history that particularly defines Stříbro.

Mining History with Two Different Approaches

The Open-Air Mining Museum in Stříbro illustrates the history of mining in the region from the Middle Ages to modern times. Its outdoor area includes an accessible 700-metre-long tunnel. For planning purposes, this creates a clear distinction between the museum’s presentation of regional topics and a documented part of the open-air museum that leads underground. The period from the Middle Ages to modern times provides the historical framework, while the 700-metre tunnel adds a physical dimension to the subject. The open-air museum connects the development of mining across several periods with a specific accessible underground area.

A Special Historic Site

The only accessible, fully equipped řopík in Stříbro is located on Plzeňská Street, opposite Hotel U Branky. It is opened for occasional events and holidays, including public holidays, celebrations marking the end of the Second World War and European Heritage Days. This information is important for your research because access is tied to specific occasions.

Stříbro can be reached by bus from Plzeň, Planá or Tachov. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore decide on the focus of your stay: the heritage zone and town history, the museum and mining, or a walk along the Mže. This keeps your search for a suitable base connected to your personal travel interests.

Other Places for Your Research

For further travel planning, you can also explore Erpužice, Dubec, Stráž, Planá U Mariánských Lázní, Částkov, Halže, Rozvadov and Lestkov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Tachov District.