The Goethe Tower in Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary, Goethova vyhlídkaThe Goethe Tower in Karlovy Vary is an observation tower, from here one of the most picturesque views of the city and its surroundings opens. It is noteworthy that the Goethe Tower is the oldest and the very first survey facility in Karlovy Vary, built back in 1889
Bečov nad Teplou
Becov nad TeplouThe ancient castle and castle Bečov nad Teplou is located in the same town in the western part of the Czech Republic, about 25 km from Karlovy Vary. The complex of the romantic castle and the ancient fortress is a valuable historical monument and the only thing for which tourists go to the town.
Geysern Colonnade
Karlovy Vary, Vridelni, 137/57The most famous source of Karlovy Vary - Geyser - is located in the eponymous colonnade. Just imagine: The geyser spews water from the depth of two kilometers, and its temperature is + 72 ... + 73 ° С.
Dvorakova Gardens
Karlovy Vary, Dvorakovy sadyDvorakova Gardens is a small but very cozy and beautiful park in the central part of Karlovy Vary. In fact, they consist of only a few alleys, which are equipped with cozy shady benches, monuments and sculptures. The gardens are named after Antonin Dvorak.
Karlovy Vary Picture Gallery
Karlovy Vary, Goethova stezka, 6Permanent exhibition: known and valuable works of art, which were collected by the gallery since 1953, mainly paintings and sculptures by Czech authors are presented.
Karlovy Vary City Theater
Karlovy Vary, Nova louka, 22/1The modern building of the city theater was built in 1884-1886 according to the project of the Viennese architects Ferdinand Fellner and Herman Helmer.
Karlovy Vary Museum of History and Local History
Karlovy Vary, Nova louka, 23A permanent exposition of the museum is exhibited in the former building of the regional administration. The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the region, development and history of the resort.
Loket
Loket, Zamecka, 67/10Stone medieval castle Loket is located in the homonymous tiny town, not far from Karlovy Vary. The ravine of the Ohře River resembles an elbow, it is from this word that the name of the fortress took place. For the first time Loket Castle is mentioned in historical documents dating from 1234.
Museum of Glass "Moser"
Karlovy Vary, Kpt. Jarose, 46/19Presented in the museum, the exhibition highlights more than 150-year history of the glass factory. Attention visitors are presented more than 2000 exhibits.
Jan Becher Museum
Karlovy Vary, Tomase Garrigue Masaryka, 57Becherovka is one of the most famous Karlovy Vary products. During the tour of the museum visitors are introduced to the history, technology of production and storage of the drink.
Old Castle in Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary, Zamecke vrch, 431/2Another of the popular attractions of Karlovy Vary is the Old Castle, built in the very beginning of the 17th century. On the site of the hunting lodge of King Charles IV himself.
Speaking about the sights of Karlovy Vary, it is appropriate to begin their description with the resort components. For example, this place is famous for thermal springs - the most famous of them, Geyser, is located in the eponymous colonnade.
Another colonnade - Melnichnaya - is also a traditional symbol of this resort. It was built in the years 1872-1881. The pediment is decorated with twelve sandstone sculptures - according to the number of months in a year. They crown the slightly protruding wing of this seemingly endless colonnade 132 m long.
It was created on the initiative of a Japanese woman living in Munich, Germany, Ms. Masumi Schmidt-Muraki. The author of the project was the Japanese garden architect Kanji Nomura. The shape of a circle with an internal bend symbolizes the principle of yin and yang.
The other sights of Karlovy Vary can be called "Deer Jump" - a sculpture of chamois made of metal, mounted on a low rock, the column of the Holy Trinity on the Market Square of the city, the courtyard, churches of St. Urban, St. Wenceslas, St. Mary Magdalene, as well as the Orthodox Church St. Peter and Paul and the elegant building of the main post office.