Karlovy Vary can rightfully be called a reala Czech fairy tale, where the possibilities of a royal holiday, treatment with water from unique springs, luxurious architecture and many attractions are combined. And the industrial products of the romantic town, picturesque Bohemia, are no less famous than the healing mineral springs. Therefore, the best souvenirs of the resort are considered to be crystal products of the Moser brand, the famous drink Becherovka, elite glass products Mottl Glass, porcelain of the Thun company, distinguished by its pinkish color. You can begin exploring the city of Karlovy Vary, the sights of which are of great interest to everyone, with a leisurely walk along the romantic embankment of the Tepla River, where the grandiose mill colonnade is located. The architectural miracle appeared on the map of the Czech resort in 1871, and the colonnade project was developed by the outstanding architect Josef Zitek. The neo-Renaissance building looks attractive even from a distance, and tourists can admire the many columns supporting the majestic roof and the plastic columns on the facade. The market colonnade, built in 1883 from wood, is also of interest, but now after several reconstructions its appearance has changed significantly. And vacationers can appreciate the majestic building in the Swiss style, in the middle of which there is a pump room with water from the Charles IV spring. On the territory of the romantic resort town, three more colonnades from the 19th century have been preserved - the garden, the castle and the Spring, and each of them is a kind of canopy for the pump rooms with healing water, and, thanks to the luxurious buildings, tourists can easily find the healing springs themselves.
To immerse yourself in the half-forgotten history of the Czech Republic,You can see the sights of Karlovy Vary, built in the 17th century in the middle of impenetrable forests. Such architectural monuments include the old castle on a majestic hill, which seems to dominate the luxurious resort streets, built up with Renaissance buildings. Back in the Middle Ages, a romantic hunting lodge of Emperor Charles IV was located on the hill, and in 1608 it was decided to build an impregnable fortification on this site. If you want to admire the unforgettable panorama of this amazing town, as if hidden between forested hills, you can climb to one of the popular observation decks among tourists. Old observation towers are located in the forests surrounding the resort on all sides, and many signs will help you find your way to them. On the castle hill is the tower of Charles IV, to the observation deck of which 79 steps lead, and the building in the pseudo-Gothic style can be seen from almost anywhere in the resort. The most attractive panoramic photographs of the famous resort are taken from the observation platforms located on two floors of the fortification structure. The Diana Tower, built in 1914, rises above the luxurious Pupp Hotel. You can even take a funicular to the observation platform. From this picturesque place, in clear weather, tourists can see not only Karlovy Vary and its historical buildings, but also the surrounding area.
Exploring the sights of Karlovy Vary,Pay attention to the many temples and churches, most of which were built in the 19th century when a small royal hunting residence was transformed into a prestigious European balneological resort. Only the Church of St. Andrew has survived from the 16th century; in the past, it served as a cemetery church, and now the ancient cemetery has been converted into Mozart Park. But on its territory, the graves of famous people have been preserved, including doctors D. Becher and J. de Caro. Above the Spring Colonnade rises the Church of Mary Magdalene - an amazingly beautiful building, erected in the luxurious Baroque style. The temple, built in 1737, is still in operation, and tourists can safely go inside even on days when services are not held. But of particular interest are the basement rooms of the church, accessible to everyone, where you can examine the interiors of an interesting underground chapel. This city is really worth visiting! After all, here you can relax not only your body, but also your soul! We recommend reading:
