There are a number of mineral springs on the Czech territory, which have been used for medicinal
purposes since the early 15th century. Czech spa towns are invariably located in picturesque
natural landscapes and are attractive for both their urbanistic layout and their specific spa
architecture. Some spa houses even boast elaborate original furnishings.
The tradition of Czech spas is an inseparable part of the European cultural heritage. Due to the high quality of their curative resources, they have won fame and recognition in Europe and found their place in the history of medicine and balneology.
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Mariánské Lázně is the second biggest town in the triangle of the West Bohemian spas. It is world-famous by the results of the cure and excellent quality of the natural sources. The town is situated in a charming valley surrounded by well-kept green woods. There are around 100 springs of cold ferrite acidulous water of various chemical consistences. The first sources have been known since the...
TownFrantiškovy Lázně is the smallest spa of the West Bohemian spa triangle. They were founded in 1793 and up to now they maintain the atmosphere of the spa fro the turn of the century. Its charm is given by the unified classical architecture of the spa houses and pavilions. Mild climate, surrounding forests and well-kept parks and orchards, they all support the healing effects of the famous local...
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The town is situated near Zlín, on the wooded hills of the preserved area called Bílé Karpaty.
Its spa tradition began three hundred years ago. Together with the development of balneology in the Czech Republic in the beginning of the 20th century Luhačovice were in the period of its vigour and gradually became popular spa resort. In rare symbiosis the beauty of the nature combines with the...
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In the 15th century King George raised the status of the town of Poděbrady to the royal town. Already in the 17th century on one healing spring a small spa was built. The recent history of the town and spas has its beginning in the period of Art Nouveau, when another strong mineral spring was discovered. The spring contains a lot of carbonic acid, magnesium and calcium. The spa centre is...
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The town is situated in the hollow between Krušné hory and České středohoří. It belongs to the oldest as well as the most modern spas in Europe. Healing springs in the Teplice valley were probably known already 2 000 years ago, which is proved by the archaeological finds of Roman coins in Pravřídlo and the finds of Celtic coins and jewels from the beginning of our epoch in Obří Pramen near...
The old town of Třeboň, originated in the 12th century, is situated on the mildly waved landscape in the south Bohemia. Well-preserved historic centre of the town became conservation area. The spa, the Renaissance chateau with attached parks and the large artificial lake Svět create an attractive complex with unique diversity. Deep forests and a lot of colourful artificial lakes create a beautiful...
Old mining centre, situated in Krušné hory, 650m above sea level, foothill climate, mildly toning, springs of water are accompanied by finding- places of precious elements.
Location:The Sokolov region
Natural curative source:Thermal radioactive springs of 28°C temperature with high concentration of precious elements, such as caesium, titanium, tantalum, beryllium, and mainly radium.
Treatment:...
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The town is situated in the furthest northern part of the Olomouc region. It was founded in the first half of the 13th century on the merchant route between Moravia and Poland. It became famous by gold mining and production of damask, as well as by Silesian marble. But best known it became by its spas. In 1820 Vincent Priessnitz founded the Jeseník spas. He discovered the healing effects of...
605m above sea level, foothill irritable climate, rare rains
Location:The Cheb region
Natural curative source:Earth-ferric acidulous water and climate
Treatment:Children’s non-specific respiratory diseases
Karlovy Vary
Mariánské Lázně
Františkovy Lázně
Luhačovice
Poděbrady
Teplice en Bohemia
Třeboň
Jáchymov
Jeseník
Kynžvart
