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Spa city of Karlovy Vary

The Spa city of Karlovy Vary is the biggest spa city in The Czech Republic. The spa city of Karlovy Vary can show off more than 500 years´ tradition. You find it in the western Bohemia, approximately 120 km west of Prague.

Karlovy Vary – spa and history

It is named after Charles IV, who founded the city in 1370. According to legend he had acclaimed the healing power of the hot springs when he was hunting in this area. The spa city is beeing visited by aristocrats and rich residents for centuries.

Karlovy Vary - spa

Tourists may attend a short-period medical spa procedure and wellness programs. You may actively or passively attend to sport or to th cultural and social events.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is one of the biggest events is Karlovy Vary. Thanks to the unique setting and architecture of Karlovy Vary, the city has been used as the location for a number of film-shoots ( Last Holiday and Casino Royale)

Karlovy Vary - spa and colonades

In the centre of Karlovy Vary there are many significant buildings. One of the view point of the city are the colonades, projected by famous architects at the time. Also the spa houses and hotels were projected by famous architects.

Karlovy Vary – spa and tourist attractions

One of the traditional products based in Karlovy Vary is the glass manufacturer Moser a.s. Excellent craftwork, its quality and the work of glassmakers can be seen in the newly opened visitors centre.
The city is also known for the popular Czech liqueur Karlovarská Becherovka.In the museum of Jan Becher, there you can learn something about liqueur manufacturing and about its history.
We warmly invite you to Karlovy Vary – spa pearl of western Bohemia.