Town
Situated in a picturesque valley and on the wooded slopes of the Slavkovský forest area, 628 meters above sea level; sub-mountain colder climate, moderate irritation factor. The spa owes its renown to its attractive layout, quality natural sources and numerous springs (there are no fewer than forty in the spa town itself), as well as its excellent medical success rate. A local peculiarity is a dry source of carbon dioxide.
Geographical location:
The Mariánské Lázně region.
Natural healing source:
hydrocarbonate-calcium-magnesium-ferrous and hydrocarbonate-calcium-sulphate-ferrous acidulous waters used for the drinking cure and baths; also, natural gas and mud.
Conditions treated:
oncological, metabolic, respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal and urinary diseases
Active RelaxationGolf courses, the second oldest in Europe, founded by Edward VII, King of England, minigolf, tennis courts, swimming pools, solariums, fitness, horse riding, yachting, sport equipment rentals, fishing, skiing, tourist and cyclist routes.
CultureThe Chopin’s Festival (first in 1950), the Mozart’s Festival
Concert halls, theatre, gallery, cinema, dancing cafes, casinos, clubs
TripsKladská – natural preserve
Jesenice – water damp with observation sailing by boat
Lázně Kynžvart – spa with a chateau
Teplá – Premonstratensian monastery with valuable library
TransportationThe international railway connection Nürnberg – Plzeň – Praha and the main road Cheb-Plzeň.
Personages, Dates, History*In 1779 Dr. Josef Nehr investigates the effects of the mineral water of Mariánské Lázně and builds the first spa house, where in 1808 the first spa season begins.
*Besides the spa, thanks to the abbot Karel Reitenberg the town itself develops as well.
*Václav Skalník, the garden architect designed the beautiful parks of the town.
*Prof.Vladimír Matějkovský, a remarkable Czech balneologist and the director of the spas in the years 1902-1932, saw to the vigour of modern spas.
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