KARLOVY VARY
SPA CITY
Information
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Known as ‘vary’ to the Czechs [6].
Has blossom in recent years from wealthy investors [6].
Many Russian visitors’ holiday in the town [6].
The reason could be that Tsar Peter the Great stayed here for treatments in the 18th century [6].
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You can sip on the supposedly health-restoring sulfuric compounds from clay drinking cups [6].
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Attractions
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An important catholic church and one of the grandest baroque buildings [6].
The church is a twin-steepled structure in the heart of the town [6].
It was built in the 1730s by the Baroque master Kilian Dientzenhofer, who also designed the St Nicholas Church in Prague [6].
An elegant orthodox church that has 5 polished domes [6].
One of the main decorations is a mural that depicts Tsar Peter the Great [6].
You can either hike to the tower which is 1.5km from the Grand Hotel, or take the Diana Funicular railway [6].
From here, you can walk along the 15km blue marked trail which gets you to the village of Loket [6].
The colonnade was built in the 70s and was once dedicated to the Soviet Astronaut Yuri Gagarin (the first man to go into space) [6].
The building houses the most impressive geysers in the town, ‘Premen Vridlo’ [6].
The geyser can eruct up to 15 metres into the air [6].
Within the colonnade you can take samples of the waters [6].
Trips
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A small, picturesque village that is situated along a serpentine loop in the Ohre river [6].
The german name for the village is ‘elbogen’, which means elbow, as the settlement is on an extreme bend upon the river [6].
The village is also German’s poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe favourite destination [6].
The town’s main attractions are its beautiful main square, its fine selection of local craftsmanship, and its historic castle [6].
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The castle was built on the site of a Romanesque fort [6].
In earlier times, the castle was known to be very defensively secure, which is why it was known as the ‘key to bohemia’ [6].
Between 1788 to 1947, it was used as a prison [6].
Its presence appearance dates from the 14th century [6].
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Another spa destination, yet smaller, and less urban than Karlovy Vary [6].
In its prime, the town drew many famous people, this included Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Thomas Edison, Edward VII (British King), and Mark Twain (American author) [6].
The main attraction is the colonnade, which is the town’s visual centrepiece [6].
The site dated from 1889, and now is used for classical and brass-band concerts, which plays 2 to 3 shows during the high season [6].
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In its pavilion is the hot spring, which is the town’s first spring [6].
There’s also a singing fountain in front of the colonnade that plays every 2 hours on the odd hour from May to October, with the last show finishing at 10pm [6].
To check which songs are played, you can view the information board that displays the musical schedule [6].
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GUIDE
INFORMATION
Known as ‘vary’ to the Czechs [6].
Has blossom in recent years from wealthy investors [6].
Many Russian visitors’ holiday in the town [6].
The reason could be that Tsar Peter the Great stayed here for treatments in the 18th century [6].
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You can sip on the supposedly health-restoring sulfuric compounds from clay drinking cups [6].
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ATTRACTIONS
An important catholic church and one of the grandest baroque buildings [6].
The church is a twin-steepled structure in the heart of the town [6].
It was built in the 1730s by the Baroque master Kilian Dientzenhofer, who also designed the St Nicholas Church in Prague [6].
An elegant orthodox church that has 5 polished domes [6].
One of the main decorations is a mural that depicts Tsar Peter the Great [6].
You can either hike to the tower which is 1.5km from the Grand Hotel, or take the Diana Funicular railway [6].
From here, you can walk along the 15km blue marked trail which gets you to the village of Loket [6].
The colonnade was built in the 70s and was once dedicated to the Soviet Astronaut Yuri Gagarin (the first man to go into space) [6].
The building houses the most impressive geysers in the town, ‘Premen Vridlo’ [6].
The geyser can eruct up to 15 metres into the air [6].
Within the colonnade you can take samples of the waters [6].
TRIPS
A small, picturesque village that is situated along a serpentine loop in the Ohre river [6].
The german name for the village is ‘elbogen’, which means elbow, as the settlement is on an extreme bend upon the river [6].
The village is also German’s poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe favourite destination [6].
The town’s main attractions are its beautiful main square, its fine selection of local craftsmanship, and its historic castle [6].
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The castle was built on the site of a Romanesque fort [6].
In earlier times, the castle was known to be very defensively secure, which is why it was known as the ‘key to bohemia’ [6].
Between 1788 to 1947, it was used as a prison [6].
Its presence appearance dates from the 14th century [6].
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Another spa destination, yet smaller, and less urban than Karlovy Vary [6].
In its prime, the town drew many famous people, this included Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Thomas Edison, Edward VII (British King), and Mark Twain (American author) [6].
The main attraction is the colonnade, which is the town’s visual centrepiece [6].
The site dated from 1889, and now is used for classical and brass-band concerts, which plays 2 to 3 shows during the high season [6].
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In its pavilion is the hot spring, which is the town’s first spring [6].
There’s also a singing fountain in front of the colonnade that plays every 2 hours on the odd hour from May to October, with the last show finishing at 10pm [6].
To check which songs are played, you can view the information board that displays the musical schedule [6].
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Karlovy Vary Experience
Karlovy Vary is Czech’s and Europe’s most renown spa centres. It attracts visitors from all parts, especially Germany and Russia. In my experience, Vary (as it’s known by the Czechs) is a wonderful charming town. I didn’t have a spa session, however in my day trip, I had walked around the town’s pathways, which is separated by a flowing river. My favourite feature would have to be its stunning architecture, as all of its buildings are decorated in various light colours. With its buildings, and high trees that encompass the town, it provides travellers a secluded yet vibrant experience. Overall, Karlovy Vary is a destination that you wouldn’t want to miss. Not only is it highly rated for its thermal waters, but it also has the beauty, and the hiking trails that can produce a rewarding holiday.
