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Karlovy Vary Czech Republic

Karlovy Vary is the biggest and most famous spa town in the Czech Republic. More than 70 hot springs can be found here and twelve of them are used for medical treatment of metabolic disorders. The town is situated on the confluence of the Tepla and the Ohre rivers, and surrounded by three mountain ranges. The town is also famed for its rich architectural heritage and its superb beech groves dotted with delightful paths. The city’s architecture is characterized by the Art Nouveau style of the end of the 19th century. It was during this time that many hotels, baths, churches, and the post office were built. Karlovy Vary developed along the narrow valley of Tepla river and this is where the springs and the spa buildings are located. One of the town's attractions is the Art Nouveau architecture of so many of the attractive buildings alongside the river. Elizabeth Baths, the largest balneological facility in Karlovy Vary, provides more than 60 spa procedures using thermal water and peat. The Baths are a Baroque complex of spa buildings built at the beginning of the 20th century. A park and fountain complements this lovely building named in memory of Empress Sisi. One of the most easily identified landmarks in Karlovy Vary is the picture perfect Orthodox Church of St. Peter and Paul, whose gilded domes are visible from most points across the town. This church is particularly lavishly decorated and features a relief of Russian Czar Peter the Great. The main post office occupies a large impressive building at the end of Masaryka shopping street and the beginning of the spa quarter. Its classicist exterior and romantic interior inspire the place with unforgettable atmosphere. One of Karlovy Vary's many charms is its exquisite setting. More than a third of the town area is wooded, and woods surround the town on all sides. There are extensive wooded paths to wander. This fashionable town is one of those belle époque spas with colourful and whimsical architecture. Its hot springs and lovely location on the River Tepla have long attracted foreigners and, still today, it is one of the most visited Czech tourist spots.

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