Pilsen, the building of the West Bohemian Museum. The museum began its activities in the late nineteenth century. The building project was created by one of the best architects of the time, Joseph Shkorpil. The construction of the museum lasted about four years. Outstanding Czech painters and sculptors took part in the works on the interior of the museum premises. In the early 90s, the Museum of West Bohemia became the center of life research. Scientific lectures and seminars are constantly held within its walls, as well as professional presentations by leading historians. In front of the museum is a monument to the victims of communist repression.