History of Pilsen

1. Pilsen History

First, read the chapter briefly summarizing history of Pilsen here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plzeň#History

Than, examine all the historical maps and aerial photographs below. Focus mainly on the size of urban area, shape of urban blocks, total length of road network, area of agricultural land and size and shape of each field block. Try to estimate the prevailing use of different parts/neighborhoods of the town (agriculture, industry, housing etc.). Write notes.

1781:

1841:

1891:

1912:

1926:

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1945:

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1981:

1988:

1996:

2017: