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Karlovy Vary is situated in the western Bohemia at the confluence of rivers Teplá and Ohre, nearly 120 km west of Prague. It is the largest and best known SPA in the Czech Republic. At Karlovy Vary you get after crossing for about two hours after the exit of Prague, a rural area with localities and vast cultures of rape.
The city was founded in the XIV century by Charles IV. According to the legend, the emperor built the city shortly after the accidental discovery of mineral waters during its trips for hunting. The facilities and mineral waters benefits enjoyed many royal houses since XVI. Balneo-therapy has developed in that period.
After a few hundred meters from walking on the Tepla River, admiring the buildings in Art Nouveau style, the cafes, the luxurious shops, terraces and impeccable cleanliness, you get to the thermal springs center.

The hottest spring has 70 degrees, and the highest, over three m. Hundreds of tourists, mostly in large groups accompanied by guides, stand quietly in line to taste the hot water and salt, that u must drink in special cups, which can be bought from any kiosk with souvenirs, nearby.
The thermal water is famous for its therapeutic qualities, used to treat more than ten types of diseases . There can be treated many types of diseases, such as digestive and metabolic diseases, diabetes, gout, obesity, gingivitis, convalescent cancer, neurological diseases, and others. Also here are held annually numerous cultural events and sports.
The International Film Festival of Karlovy Vary attracts many fans from around the world.
Between the thermal springs and a glass of liqueur with 38% alcohol there is, in apparent, a single connection: many “degrees”. Actually, the two are linked by history over four centuries of the resort Karlovy Vary. The 14 thermal springs, treatments SPA hotel with impressive architecture and the museum of the traditional drink Becherovka attract not only celebrities from the world of art and politics, but also many tourists. The history of the drink that the Czechs have a real culture is presented for about 40 minutes by a guide who explains the medicinal properties of the potion only if you visit the museum. The drink contains 27 plants, macerated in alcohol, having a final drink of 38 degrees.
It is always a cold drink and said that two glasses of 20 ml. every day is a source of guaranteed health …
Tour presentation ends with a tasting of the original Becherovka and the other two sort of company. Finally, the visit to the museum ends with a meal at the restaurant … after so many tasting!

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