Rejuvenate in the Czech Republic spa
Prague, 2012 A long history of spa, 37 spa towns, hundreds of healing springs and numerous locations rich in mineral mud – all of this places the Czech Republic among the favourite spa destinations. Enjoy a relaxations, wellness in the midst of greenery and architectural delights together with exclusive experiences.
Not just a spa town but also a home to Becherovka liqueur and exclusive Czech Glass
When you think of Czech Spa, Karlovy Vary is definitely the first places which will come to your mind. The beautiful settings of the city, its royal atmosphere and abundance of wellness hotels and centres would be already enough to make Karlovy Vary a favourite spa destination. But Karlovy Vary is much more than colonnades with hot spring fountains. The most famous of its 79 springs is the Hot Spring (Vridlo) which rises from 2000 meters below the surface and spurts to the height of 12 metres. Karlovy Vary is also a symbol of a glass making tradition of luxury Czech glass brand Moser. It is also a city where famous herbal liqueur Becherovka is produced for more than 100 years. The city has also become a representation for famous International Film Festival drawing international film stars there every July. And indeed has become famous in the film Casino Royal, which fabulously pictured Grandhotel Pupp and its casino in the last Bond story.
But Karlovy Vary is just one of the most famous from the West Bohemian spa triangle
The colonnades of Marianske Lazne have been as well trod on by many famous personalities from all over the world. English King Edward VII spent here his summer holidays nine times. Among other personalities who stayed there were the poet Johann Wolfgang Goethe, the composer Fryderyk Chopin, the inventor Thomas Alva Edison and the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Today Marianske Lazne still ranges among the most sought-after spa towns in the Czech Republic. Hotel Centralni Lazne (Central Spa) which is placed in the centre of the town near the colonnade was opened 120 years ago and still belongs among the most popular ones today. The most famous attraction is the Singing Fountain is an unique wonder. Its round pool of 18 metres in diameter uses a 250 jets for spectacular musical shows.
Teplice, the oldest spa town in the Czech Republic
Knowledge of healing springs in the Teplice valley dates back approximately 2000 years, which is documented by archaeological findings of Roman coins in the Pravřídlo (Primary Hot Spring) and 2000 year old Celtic coins and jewellery in the Giant Spring near Duchov. The Antique tradition of giving thanks to the healing power of mineral springs by throwing coins or other gifts into the spring has proven that the Teplice springs are among the longest known and intensively utilised springs in Central Europe. During 18th century Teplice has gained its international fame among the european aristocracy, kings and cultural icons. The presence of world leaders and their delegations contributed immensely to the spa’s popularity, which hosted 5 to 6 thousand annual visitors already 200 years back, and the accommodation of foreign guests brought significant economic advantages. Today´s Teplice boasts ornate spa residences and stunning architecture. The spas specialise mostly in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, vascular diseases and nervous and mental disorders. The town of Teplice is located in a picturesque landscape on the foothills of the Krusne Hory Mountains.
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