Travel Tip: Karlovy Vary, world-famous spa town that has something for everybody

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Dear Steemit friends and followers,

Welcome to my Travel Tip edition where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.

Today, I would like to take you to the most famous and visited Czech spa town, the town of Karlovy Vary.

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Also known as Carlsbad, Karlovy Vary is a medium-sized town found in Western Bohemia, close to the border between the Czech Republic and Germany.

Named after Charles IV, the famous King of Bohemia, who founded the city in 1370, Karlovy Vary is known for breathtaking architecture, beautiful natural surroundings but most notably, more than 300 hot springs and numerous, top-quality spa facilities.

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Another thing that made Karlovy Vary popular all over the world, is the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, one of the most important events in the filmy industry. Held annually in July, this festival has been visited by many prominent personalities such as Leonardo di Caprio, Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, Richard Gere, Mel Gibson, Uma Thurman and many more.

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Once you get enough of all the wonderful spa treatments and healing power of local thermal springs, you can stroll through the picturesque historic center of the town or visit renowned museums dedicated to local iconic products – the liquor Becherovka and Moser glassworks.

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To enjoy a panoramic view of Karlovy Vary, make sure to hop on the cable car that will take you to the Diana Lookout Tower located on a hill just above the town.


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Tomas
CEO & Founder of CGH

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This is 1st time I am visiting any of your blogs out of 7 continent challenge. I really wish to visit czech with my wife and steem is my only hope for money right now ;)
Cheers to steem...

Looking forward to visit this place again!

Oh my God, what a colorful houses. I want to get in there.

What a pretty Town . Parts of the movie Last Holiday as well as Casino Royale (both in 2006) and parts of Shanghai Knights (in 2003) were filmed in Karlovy Vary.. Thanks for sharing! :O)

Thanks for sharing this,it's really nice

This is so beautiful. You must have really had a nice time. Thanks for sharing!

This is an amazing post! I will Upvote and follow :)
Hope you check my blog too, i really lack followers, and that is kind sad :(

Thank you for sharing​!

interesting places to stay in

Nice Places😊👏

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