Temples and cathedrals in Karlovy Vary

Q: What historical places of Karlovy Vary should a lover of architecture visit?

The architectural gems of Karlovy Vary include the City Theatre, built in 1886 in the neo-Baroque style by Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer. The Church of St. Mary Magdalene, built in 1736, is a vivid example of Baroque architecture. Also worth paying attention to the Grand Hotel Pupp, founded in 1701 and combining elements of classicism and art nouveau.

Q: Where to go to Karlovy Vary with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

For families with children, Diana is the perfect observation tower on Petra Hill, built in 1914. Deer Park, located in the forest by the tower, offers the opportunity to feed the animals. It is also worth visiting the Jan Becher Museum, which tells the story of the famous liquor "Becherovka", and walk along the pedestrian zone along the Tepla River.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Karlovy Vary: the best photo zones?

One of the best photo zones of Karlovy Vary is the Mill Colonnade with its openwork arches and sculptures. View of the city from the height of the tower Diana opens a panorama of thermal springs and wooded hills. Also popular are shots at the Orthodox Church of St. Peter and Paul with its golden domes and at the Geyser Colonnade, where the stream of the spring reaches 12 meters.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Karlovy Vary?

Legend has it that Charles IV discovered thermal springs while hunting when his dog chased a deer and fell into a hot stream. The castle of Charles IV, built on the site of the find, became a symbol of the city. There is also a belief that the water from the Vrjidlo spring has healing power due to the intervention of local spirits.

Q: What little-known sights of Karlovy Vary are worth seeing?

Among the hidden pearls of Karlovy Vary is the garden of Peter I, created in 1877 in honor of the visit of the Russian tsar. The Chapel of St. Bernard, built in 1627, is the oldest surviving church in the city. It is also worth visiting the Mozart Museum, located in the house where the composer stayed in 1786, and stroll through the quiet streets of the West End.

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Orthodox Church in the Name of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

The “hiking” version of the temple was located in a small building opposite the hotel “Pup”. In 1872, in honor of the 200th annive …

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Catholic Church of St. Mary Magdalena

This Catholic church in honor of St. Mary Magdalena is one of the monuments of Baroque architecture in the Czech Republic. The ext …

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Excursions Karlovy Vary (13)

Sykhrov Palace. French Traditions in the Czech Republic

Since the 15th century, the northern fort of the Czech Kingdom was located here. Then representatives of the feudal family of Vart …

350 € group

Prague is a jewel in the heart of Europe

Prague is a magical city, awarded with many definitions, a city called the Golden City. Hundreds of domes or Mother Cities, today …

240 € group

Glacier is one of the most visited castles of the Czech Republic. Austerlitz

The State Castle of Lednice. The tour begins in Karlovy Vary. The distance to the castle of Lednice is 350 km. One of the most v …

550 € group

Bamberg - UNESCO City

There are few corners on earth where you can feel the charm of history with such intensity as in Bamberg! The city has been the se …

290 € group

Guides Karlovy Vary (3)

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Boris Greinspol

Munich

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Valentina Burenkova

Karlovy Vary

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Alexandre Miller

Prague

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Temples and cathedrals in Karlovy Vary

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Excursions Karlovy Vary (13)

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