Karlovy Vary: Introduction
The
world famous spa town of Karlovy Vary, also known
by its German name of Karlsbad (or Carlsbad in
English), was founded in 1350 by the Czech King
and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV.
The town's
visitors over the years have included Casanova,
Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Kafka, Alphonse Mucha, and many
representatives of the world film industry who come to
Karlovy Vary as guests of the International Film
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 Karlovy
Vary lies in a green valley of the river Teplá (meaning
"Warm") and its setting alone gives it an atmosphere
of beauty and peace. The town has recaptured its
former glory with its Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings
having been restored and people rediscovering all the town has
to offer.
A
bus from Prague will get you to Karlovy Vary in around two hours. From the bus station, it is about
a 20-minute walk to the colonnades. There are no convenient trains.
Whether you go to Karlovy Vary
to relax your mind, find a cure or admire the architecture, you
will not regret visiting this elegant city.
Karlovy Vary Tourist Information
Office
Infocentrum Karlovy Vary
Lázeňská 14 & T. G. Masaryka 53
karlovyvary.cz
Karlovy Vary sister city: Carlsbad, California
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