4. Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad spa town)

Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) is the most famous of all the Bohemian spas. It was named after Charles (Karel) IV who allegedly found the springs in 1358 when chasing a deer on hunt. The town later became to be a place where royalty came here from all over Europe for treatment. The cure today is a complex treatment consisting mainly in drinking the water directly from the spring but the cure further includes carbon dioxide baths, water therapy, massages, mud-baths, packs, electrotherapy etc. Now there are treated gastric disorders, gall-bladder, liver-, stomach-, metabolic disturbances. A town where an international film festival is held every July and where Bechrovka liquer, Moser glass, Thun porcelain and Mattoni mineral water originated.

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Admisson: Moser glass factory - A visit to the world-renowned Moser glassworks should definitely be included in the itinerary of your visit to the spa town of Karlovy Vary, which celebrated the 650th anniversary of its foundation in 2008 - 120 CZK per person, 70 CZK students
New glass museum - A new museum offers a unique look into the glassworks history. A brand new exposition in modern interiors offers a tour tracking down the more than 150-year-old glassworks history. It presents famous owners of luxury Moser glass and the oldest glass design as well as current collections with over 2,000 exhibits. The exhibition is complemented with 7 documentaries in 6 languages. - 80 CZK, 50 CZK students.
Becherovka museum - 100 CZK adults, 50 CZK students; open all week until 5 p.m.

Interesting links: www.karlovyvary.cz, www.moser-glass.com, www.janbecher.com, www.becherovka.cz, www.kviff.com