Castles and fortresses in Karlovy Vary surroundings

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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Bečov Castle

The castle of Bechov over Heat was founded in the 13th century by the rich noble family Grabishets. You can find it 25 kilometers …

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Klashterets nad Ogří Castle

Klashterets nad Ogří Castle is located on the border of the Czech Republic and Germany, 30 km from Karlovy Vary at the foot of the …

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Locket Castle

Loket Fortress is one of the oldest in the Czech Republic. And, although no one will say the exact date of the beginning of constr …

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Dobrish Castle

Dobris Castle is considered one of the most famous and beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. It is located 35 kilometers from t …

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Excursions Karlovy Vary (13)

Imperial Nuremberg

Nuremberg is the second largest city in Bavaria. Treasure of the German Empire with 1000 years of history. Preserved from the XI c …

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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

Karlovy Vary, Marianskie Lazne, a couple of castles and a couple of brewers

Today’s trip is rich in observations, impressions and valuable information. The first point of the trip is a brewery in which bee …

250 € 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

Guides Karlovy Vary (3)

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Boris Greinspol

Munich

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Alexandre Miller

Prague

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Valentina Burenkova

Karlovy Vary

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Castles and fortresses in Karlovy Vary surroundings

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