Top Things to Do in Karlovy Vary, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Karlovy Vary 鈥� a name that is associated with class and luxury, James Bond, Becherovka, wafer and thermal springs. A town so unique that would linger in your mind long after you have left it. I totally fell in love with this town and having visited in pretty much all seasons, winter, spring and summer, I am a huge fan of its uniqueness and charm.
I鈥檒l throw in a few sound聽tips聽on what to buy and see, while I am at it, you know, just to spice it up.
A little history is always a good thing, I believe. Helps you understand the whys and wherefores and the names of historical figures that might appear in the narration from time to time.
To begin with, Karlovy Vary (earlier Carlsbad) was founded in the Middle Ages by聽Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor during one of his hunting trips. He chanced upon the mineral-rich thermal waters and decided to make this valley into a major 鈥渟pa-town鈥� 鈥� which is what Karlovy Vary is famous for even today. There are about 70 or more springs here, 13 of which are used for drinking cures. In the 18th and 19th centuries Karlovy Vary was the preferred choice of Europe鈥檚 rich and famous, the aristocrats, musicians (Beethoven and Mozart), Tolstoy鈥ou get the idea, who came here to spent long hour drinking and soaking up the thermal waters. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
I鈥檒l throw in a few sound聽tips聽on what to buy and see, while I am at it, you know, just to spice it up.
A little history is always a good thing, I believe. Helps you understand the whys and wherefores and the names of historical figures that might appear in the narration from time to time.
To begin with, Karlovy Vary (earlier Carlsbad) was founded in the Middle Ages by聽Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor during one of his hunting trips. He chanced upon the mineral-rich thermal waters and decided to make this valley into a major 鈥渟pa-town鈥� 鈥� which is what Karlovy Vary is famous for even today. There are about 70 or more springs here, 13 of which are used for drinking cures. In the 18th and 19th centuries Karlovy Vary was the preferred choice of Europe鈥檚 rich and famous, the aristocrats, musicians (Beethoven and Mozart), Tolstoy鈥ou get the idea, who came here to spent long hour drinking and soaking up the thermal waters. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
How it works: The full article is featured in the app "51爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Download the app to your mobile device to read the article offline and create a self-guided walking tour to visit the sights featured in this article. The app's navigation functions guide you from one sight to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 51爆料网 App
Sights Featured in This Article
Guide Name: Top Things to Do in Karlovy Vary
Guide Location: Czech Republic » Karlovy Vary
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Anjaly Thomas
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Czech Republic » Karlovy Vary
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Anjaly Thomas
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Hot Spring Colonnade
- The Mill Colonnade
- The Market Colonnade
- Park Colonnade
- Diana Tower
- Grand Hotel Pupp
- River Tepla
- The Church of St Mary Magdalene
- The Peter House
- Jan Becher Museum
- Caf茅 Respirum
- Caf茅 Elefant
- Moser Glass
The Most Popular Cities
/ view all