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Culture of Karlovy Vary. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) Main Post Office This world famous spa resort is renowned for its priceless historical monuments. Karlovy Vary will be surely liked by travellers who enjoy excursions and cannot imagine a vacation without long and unhurried walks. Mill Colonnade remains the main symbol of the resort for over a hundred years. The construction of the colonnade was started in 1871 and lasted 10 years. The construction works of the project were headed by famous Czech architect Josef Zietek. Originally he planned to build a large-scale three-story building.
Karlovy Vary is famous for its spa complexes, many of which started serving visitors in the beginning of the 20th century. Lazne is considered the oldest health center of the resort. The … Open
The project was so complicated that the treasury of the city simply had no enough funds to implement it. Therefore, the architect had to change the project quickly. The result of his hard work now can be seen on the embankment of the Tepla River. A visit to Brechov fortress is an obligatory part of any excursion program. The fortress was built in the 13th century and is considered one of the oldest buildings of the city.
The castle is located on a rocky promontory above the Tepla River. Several centuries ago an important trading route was located here. For many years the castle remained the main protective facility of the region. This was the place where traders brought the customs fee. Not so long ago a reliquary was found in the territory of the castle. The treasury and main hall of the castle were repaired and now they are available to the public. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
1. Karlovy Vary is distinguished by a great public transport system. It’s very simple to navigate through the city by bus. If you need to go to suburban areas, high-speed trains will … Open
Loket Castle is an important architectural monument of the Middle Ages. Nowadays it has been turned into a museum, where visitors can see a rich collection of porcelain. Several centuries ago the castle was the main hunting residence of the Luxembourg kings. The modern setting of its premises is almost similar to the one that was there in the 19th century. The Church of Peter and Paul is one of the main religious sites of the city. The beautiful church was built in late 19th century and is a replica of classic Byzantine structures. The main relics of the church are ancient icons. These icons were a present of Russian Emperor Nicholas II.
Karlovy Vary, (Carlsbad), Czech Republic. Excursions to Moser glass factory are also very popular with tourists. The factory was founded in 1875, but it is still operating. A part of old buildings of the plant was converted to a museum, where visitors will see collections of historical documents and ancient masterpieces by local artists. Visitors are also offered to walk through shops of the plant and see how beautiful souvenirs and crystal decorations are produced.
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Iconic cultural sights of Czech Republic

In the central part of the Czech Republic, in the Central Bohemian Region, there is 13th-century Český Šternberk Gothic Castle. It is interesting not only for its antiquity, beauty, magnificent views, and collection of copper engravings but also for the fact that its current owners are direct descendants of the castle's first owners. In the 20th century, the castle was equipped with electricity, sanitary facilities, and heating. Guests of the Central Bohemian Region wishing to look at something more contemporary are recommended to visit the interactive Vintage Car Museum where they can see such Soviet cars as Skoda, Volga, Moskvich, and others. Visitors can even drive some vehicles. … Open
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Karlovy Vary

Culture guide to Karlovy Vary. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Karlovy Vary: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Karlovy Vary. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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