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Czech Spa Triangle - the most exclusive health spa district within the Czech Republic

By: Petr Kovar

Once in a time, every person needs to lie back and relax. Simply to sleep and take a relaxation in sweet restfulness. Have a massage, enjoy one's time. The West Bohemian Spa Triangle is a great location for the rejuvenation of your soul and body.

The long-subsided volcanic activity on the edge of the Slavkov Forest was accompanied by the birth of mineral springs that have made the district of West Bohemia famous all-around the earth. Although Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) , established by the recognized Czech ruler Charles IV, is the most distinguished spa town in the region, there are numerous further no less excellent spa towns in the area that are extremely admired with both people with some disorders and tourists. Though the advantageous outcomes of the local springs had evidently turn out to be identified in as early as the tenth century, spas did not actually blossom until much later on, in the nineteenth century. At the same time, Franzienbad was founded at the very end of the eighteenth century, followed by the setting up of Marienbad, accordingly completing the "Spa Triangle". Domestic and overseas visitors alike have been approaching to benefit from the indigenous mineral springs for hundreds of years; the visitors' book of the spa resorts include the names of royals such as the English king Edward VII, Napoleon III, recognized composers such as Fryderyk Chopin and Richard Wagner, writers such as Johann W. Goethe, Mark Twain and Franz Kafka, or for example the well-regarded Moravian-born originator of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud. Although there is much more. You could also enjoy the rich cultural program, go for cycling, hiking and visiting the attractions trips, play tennis as well as golf, ride a horse, try water sports activities in summer and cross-country skiing during winter.

Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad / Karlsbad)

Karlovy Vary is the best notorious spa city located in West Bohemia. It was established about 1350 by the Holy Roman Emperor & King of Bohemia, Charles 4. Its majestic roads & colonnades are surrounded by peaceful wooded hills crisscrossed with mountaineering and biking paths that are perfect for enjoyable walks all time of the year round.
A full of activity cultural events calendar, numerous festivals & international conferences put up Carlsbad the leading & liveliest spa town in the Czech Republic visited not only by the spa-goers but also celebs. Karlovy Vary achieved its fame also thanks to its well-known plant based liqueur known Becherovka (nicknamed "The 13th Spring"), Mattoni mineral water, unique spa wafers, and Moser crystal work.
The healing mineral water from the springs in the valley of the Tepla River have been used by public from time immemorial - both for consuming as well as bathing.

Marianske Lazne (Marienbad)

The city of Marienbad lies in a gorgeous wide valley in West Bohemia, 628 meters above sea level. An roughly twenty km wide strip of forest with numerous mountain climbing trails passes right all through the spa.
Marianske Lazne enjoys an first-rate status all-around the world both for its therapeutic treatment methods and effective natural healing sources, as well as for its scenic, enchanting view. Almost one hundred old springs have been discovered in and all-around the town, all with high concentration of CO2. Some were discovered as early as in the sixteenth century.
A authentic jewel among the neighboring neoclassical buildings is the spa town colonnade built in 1889. The spa district is dominated by the so-called 'Singing Fountain' entertaining the passers-by with music and light performances.
Marienbad (Marianske Lazne) launched its 1st spa season in 1808, but quickly grew to become a admired resort amongst Europe's elite. Among its customers had been English King Edward VII., Polish composer & pianist Fryderyk Chopin and German poet Goethe.
The local spas specialize in treating musculoskeletal problems, & diseases of the urinary tract, kidney and gynecological problems. The therapies are based on natural resources - cold ferrite acidulous water, natural gas, CO2 and mud.

Frantiskovy Lazne (Franzienbad)

Franzienbad (Frantiskovy Lazne), established in 1793, is a worldwide famous spa city located in the western corner of the Czech Republic. Thanks to its neoclassical spa buildings & pavilions the township preserved the distinctive atmosphere of the early 20th century and is regarded as one of the most picturesque spa town in the land.
The district offers moderate climate, unpolluted air and no noise town life. Various parks all-around the city with its promenades and musicians are a ideal place for restful walks. All these factors add to the healing effects of the local mineral springs so as to every year attract numerous spa-goers.

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Author is a Czech Health SPA expert. Author is the head therapist of Spa-resorts.cz, leader in organizing spa resort getaways in Czech spa cities such as Carlsbad, Marienbad, Franzienbad and etc.

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