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Do not let slip the opportunity and visit Karlovy Vary, a town of healing springs, rich history, magnificent architecture and countryside. This world-renowned spa lies in the valley of the Teplá River, on its confluence with the...
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Do not let slip the opportunity and visit Karlovy Vary, a town of healing springs, rich history, magnificent architecture and countryside. This world-renowned spa lies in the valley of the Teplá River, on its confluence with the Ohře River. The town was founded in 1350 by the Bohemian king and Roman Emperor, Charles IV. The development of the town has always been linked with the healing effects of the local healing springs. In the early 19th century, owing to physician Václav Payer from Loket, water from the Carlsbad springs was also used for drinking cures. Present-day spa treatment comprises the intake of mineral water, classic spa procedures, as well modern physiotherapy. Water from 13 mineral springs is used for drinking cures, the temperature of which ranges from 42°C to 72°C and the most famous of which is the Hot Spring, springing 15 almost meters high. Natural curative resources (hot mineral springs, natural carbon dioxide, healing mud, etc.) are utilised in combination with the latest medical methods for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolic disorders, paradentosis, diabetes mellitus and diseases of the locomotive organs. Karlovy Vary is the most sought after and the most visited spa in the Czech Republic. The present appearance of the town was created mainly in the late 19th century in the style of historicism and Art Nouveau. Among its most noteworthy monuments, we may find the Castle Tower of Charles IV, the orthodox Church of St. Peter and Paul, and the Baroque Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Karlovy Vary is also famous for its traditional manufacture of Moser glass, Thun porcelain, Becherovka herbal liqueur, Mattoni mineral water, mineral salt, healing cosmetics and thermal tuff souvenirs. The town has an abundant cultural programme, several cultural events of international significance are held here every year. We can mention the International Jazz Festival, Tourfilm – a festival of tourism-oriented films, and above all the International Film Festival, bringing film stars from all over the world to Karlovy Vary. Do not let slip the opportunity to fall in love with this charming town.
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