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Karlovy Vary Karlovy Vary
is the most famous and largest spa town in the Czech Republic. It was
founded around 1350 by the Roman Emperor and Czech king Charles IV. Most of
the present day buildings were constructed in the 19th century in the early
Art Nouveau style. It acquired international fame for its "health-giving"
springs, of which there around a ten. The
town has a tradition of manufacturing crystal and porcelain. The predominate
economic engine of the city is tourism.
Throngs of tourist have come to Karlovy Vary for over 100 years to enjoy the relaxing and medicinal power of the hot springs. In the late 1800's and early 1900's, it was a popular tourist destination for American and British citizens. During that time, St. Lukas Church was built by predominately English speaking visitors who sought a place to worship during their vacations. During Communist rule, Karlovy Vary was a very popular destination for high level Communist officials and their families. Today, Karlovy Vary continues to be a popular tourist destination. The majority of the visitors are from Russia. A sizable number of visitors also come from neighboring Germany. Most of the persons that work in the tourist industry live in small towns that surround Karlovy Vary. Most persons get around the town by walking. In many areas of the town, you need a special permit to drive a car and they are only issued to persons who live in the city or provide transportation to tourist. Photogallery (Click the small photos below to view a larger image)
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